Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Nestle India's Q1 Profits Drop Despite Revenue Growth
Nestle India, the food company, made less money this past quarter.
Their profits went down because things cost more to make and sell.
Even though they sold more overall, the increased costs impacted their earnings.
Some of their popular products like Maggi noodles and Kitkat did very well, especially in smaller cities and towns.
They are also selling more online.
They are hopeful that prices for some ingredients will go down soon.
The company also appointed a new chairman.
Nestle India's net profit decreased by 13.4% to ₹646.6 crore in the June quarter.
Consolidated revenue grew 6% to ₹5,096.16 crore, with domestic sales up 5.5%.
The company experienced growth in urban and RUrban markets.
Prepared Dishes, Cooking Aids, and Confectionery saw double-digit growth.
E-commerce contributed 12.5% to domestic sales, with exports also growing.
- Who
- Nestle India.
- What
- Nestle India's Q1 financial results.
- When
- The June quarter.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- Due to elevated consumption prices, higher operating costs and finance costs
Impact on Profits
Revenue and Sales
Financial Performance
Impact on Profits
Increased costs due to commodity prices and operational expenses negatively affected profits.
Revenue and Sales
While the company faced challenges from rising costs, certain product categories and sales channels still showed positive growth.
- Net Profit
- ₹646.6 crore (down 13.4%)
- Revenue Growth
- 6%
- Domestic Sales Growth
- 5.5%
- E-commerce Contribution
- 12.5% of domestic sales
- New Chairman
- Manish Tiwary (effective August 1)