Nestle India Q3FY26: Sales Surge 18.5% to ₹5,643.5 Cr, Interim Dividend Declared
Nestlé India reported a 18.5% year-on-year sales increase to ₹5,643.5 crore for Q3FY26, with EBITDA margin at 21.3%. The company declared an interim dividend of ₹7 per share. Key appointments include Mr. Edouard Mac Nab as CFO and Mr. Jagdeep Marahar as Executive Director – Technical. Nestlé India also approved investments in renewable energy SPVs.
The strong financial results, including record turnover and significant sales growth, directly impact investor confidence and the company's valuation. Key management changes and strategic investments in renewable energy also have long-term implications for the company's operations and future growth.
The company reported strong sales growth, record turnover, and a healthy EBITDA margin, indicating positive financial performance. The declaration of an interim dividend and strategic investments in renewable energy further contribute to a positive outlook.
Nestlé India Limited announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025. The company reported a robust, broad-based volume-led sales growth of 18.5%, reaching its highest-ever quarterly turnover of ₹5,643.5 crore. This performance was supported by strategic investments in capacity expansion and brand building, along with market recovery post-GST benefits. Consumer-focused media and advertising spending increased by 42% year-on-year, and the EBITDA margin stood at 21.3%.
The Board of Directors declared an interim dividend of ₹7 per equity share for the financial year 2025-26, payable from February 26, 2026, to eligible shareholders as of the record date, February 6, 2026.
In terms of key appointments, Mr. Edouard Dominique Jean Mac Nab was appointed as Additional Director and Whole-Time Director, designated as Executive Director – Finance & Control and Chief Financial Officer, for a five-year term effective March 1, 2026, succeeding Ms. Svetlana Boldina. Mr. Jagdeep Singh Marahar was appointed as Whole-Time Director, designated as Executive Director – Technical, for a five-year term effective June 1, 2026, succeeding Mr. Satish Srinivasan. Mr. Jagdeep Singh Marahar will also serve as Head of Technical from May 1, 2026. Additionally, Mr. Mandeep Singh Chhatwal was appointed as Non-Executive Director effective January 1, 2026.
The company also approved, in-principle, investments in two special purpose vehicles (SPVs) with Adani Green Energy Limited and Radiance Renewables Private Limited to secure renewable energy for its manufacturing facilities. Nestlé India will invest up to 26% in the capital of these SPVs and consume at least 51% of the annual generated power from each.
The financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, showed total sales of ₹5,643.5 crore for consolidated results and ₹5,643.5 crore for standalone results, compared to ₹4,762.1 crore and ₹4,762.1 crore respectively in the same period last year. Profit after tax for the quarter was ₹7,431.7 crore (standalone) and ₹7,427.2 crore (consolidated). The company also reported strong double-digit growth across all four product groups, with Confectionery being the fastest-growing.
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