Noida, Apr 21 (APAC Media): FMCG major Nestle India on Tuesday reported a 27% rise in net profit for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2026, with consolidated profit after tax increasing 27.18% year-on-year to Rs 1,110.8 crore, up from Rs 873.47 crore in the same period last year, according to BSE filings.
Shares of the FMCG major surged as much as 8.6% intraday to Rs 1,396 apiece on Tuesday, with the stock trading 8.43% higher at 3:31 pm, outperforming the broader market, where the NSE Nifty 50 index was up 0.86%.
The board recommended a final dividend of Rs 5 per equity share for FY26, subject to shareholder approval at the annual general meeting.
The revenue from operations of Nestle India increased 22.60% year-on-year to Rs 6,747.79 crore in the fourth quarter of FY26, compared with Rs 5,503.88 crore in the corresponding period last year.
The FMCG major reported a strong operational performance, with operating profit (EBITDA) rising 28% to Rs 1,772 crore, while the EBITDA margin improved by 100 basis points to 26.2% from 25.3% a year earlier.
“During the financial year ended March 31, 2026, we remained focused on the fundamentals and executed with resilience, delivering double-digit, volume-led growth alongside strong market share gains,” said Manish Tiwary, Chairman of Nestle India.
The company fixed July 10, 2026, as the record date for determining eligibility for the dividend payout.
“Over the last five years, our power brand MAGGI noodles have consistently maintained their leadership position, while KITKAT and NESCAFÉ have accelerated their market share growth,” he added.
Nestle India said its e-commerce business continued to grow in FY26, led by strong quick commerce performance driven by improved product availability, a curated portfolio of platform-specific packs across key categories, targeted media interventions both on and off platforms, and robust participation during festive periods.
Overall, the quarterly performance underscores Nestle India’s steady execution strategy in the fast-moving consumer goods sector, with analysts expecting continued momentum in the coming quarters.
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