Nestlé India Q4 Results: Profit Drops 5% YoY to ₹885 Cr, Revenue Grows 4% Amid Strong Urban Demand
Business and Industry Overview:
Nestlé India Limited is part of the Swiss company Nestlé S.A. It started in 1959 and is based in Gurgaon, Haryana. The company makes many products like dairy, nutrition, drinks, and snacks. Some popular brands are Maggi, Nescafé, KitKat, and Munch. Nestlé India has 9 factories in India and sells its products in many stores and online. The company cares about sustainability. It works to help farmers and improve rural areas. It also focuses on responsible sourcing and using resources wisely. In the first quarter of 2024, Nestlé India made 27% more profit than the year before. This growth came from strong demand in cities and more people buying premium products. Despite some issues in the past, like the 2015 Maggi noodles safety problem, Nestlé India continues to do well. Nestlé India helps many people by creating jobs and improving local infrastructure. The company is a leader in the Indian food industry and keeps growing in both cities and rural areas.
Latest Stock News:
As of 24 April 2025, at 2:53 pm IST, Nestlé India’s stock price is ₹2,420.80, down by ₹12.60 (0.52%) today. For the quarter ending March 31, 2025, Nestlé India reported a net profit of ₹885 crore, which is 5.2% lower than last year. The company’s revenue grew by 4.5% to ₹5,504 crore, which was better than expected. The rise in costs, especially for ingredients like coffee and cocoa, affected the profit. Despite these issues, Nestlé India declared a final dividend of ₹10 per share for FY25. On April 23, 2025, the stock closed at ₹2,407.30. On April 24, the stock reached a high of ₹2,510.90, showing positive investor interest. The company also announced a change in leadership. Mr. Manish Tiwary will be the new Managing Director, starting in August 2025. Nestlé India is also investing ₹6,500 crore between 2020 and 2025 to improve its business. Investors should keep an eye on the company’s performance and market conditions before making any investment decisions.
Segmental information:
- Dairy: This includes milk, curd, butter, and dairy drinks. Some well-known brands are Nestlé Milk and Nestlé Curd.
- Nutrition: This includes baby food, health products, and medical nutrition. Brands like Nestlé Cerelac and Nestlé Nan Pro are part of this area.
- Prepared Dishes and Cooking Aids: This includes ready meals, sauces, and other cooking products. Maggi noodles, sauces, and soups are the main products in this area.
- Beverages: This area has coffee, tea, and other drinks. The main brand here is Nescafé, along with Nestea.
Subsidiary information:
- Nestlé India Exports Pvt. Ltd.: This subsidiary exports Nestlé India products to other countries, helping the company sell internationally.
- Nestlé Health Science India Pvt. Ltd.: This subsidiary focuses on medical nutrition and health products. It offers products that help improve health.
- Nestlé Professional: This subsidiary provides food and drinks to businesses like restaurants, hotels, and caterers.
Q4 Highlights:
- Net sales in March 2025 were ₹5,503.88 crore, up 4.49% from last year.
- Net profit was ₹885.41 crore, down 5.22% from March 2024.
- EBITDA was ₹1,397.40 crore, up 1.59% from last year.
- EPS fell to ₹9.18 from ₹9.69 in March 2024.
- Nestlé share price was ₹2,433.40 on April 22, 2025.
- The share gave 4.57% return in 6 months.
- The share gave -2.71% return in 12 months.
Financial Summary:
| Amount in ₹ Crore | Q4 FY24 | Q4 FY25 | FY24 | FY25 |
| Revenue | 5,268 | 5,504 | 19,126 | 20,202 |
| Expenses | 3,918 | 4,127 | 14,655 | 15,452 |
| EBITDA | 1,350 | 1,377 | 4,471 | 4,750 |
| OPM | 26% | 25% | 23% | 24% |
| Other Income | 37 | 8 | 116 | 242 |
| Net Profit | 934.00 | 873 | 2,999 | 3,208 |
| NPM | 17.73 | 15.86 | 15.68 | 15.88 |
| EPS | 9.69 | 9.06 | 31.1 | 33.27 |