According to Nestle India, it had its strongest quarter of growth in the previous ten years. This does not include a standout quarter in 2016 that was an anomaly because of a weak basis in 2015.

Nestle India recorded a 24.69% year-over-year (YoY) increase in profit for the March quarter at Rs 736.64 crore compared to Rs 590.77 crore in the same period last year. The final result exceeded analyst predictions of growth of 13–20%. With the exception of the extraordinary quarter in 2016 that was a one-off because of a low base in 2015, Nestle India reported having had the biggest growth in a quarter in the previous ten years. In each of the previous four quarters, product groupings have shown double-digit growth, according to Nestle India.

A balanced mix of pricing, volume, and product was used in the first quarter’s revenue from operations, which increased 20.98% YoY to Rs 4,830.53 crore from Rs 3,992.60 crore in the same quarter last year, the business reported in a BSE filing. Sales also exceeded analyst expectations.

We are seeing the first indications of commodities like culinary oils, wheat, and packaging materials weakening. However, due to sustained demand growth and market instability, prices for fresh milk, fuel, and green coffee are projected to remain stable.

“All of our product groups delivered double-digit growth, a notable feature in these past four quarters in a row,” stated Chairman and Managing Director Suresh Narayanan. Confectionery had strong growth, driven by consumer-led campaigns, innovation, and engagement, with KITKAT and MUNCH as the leaders. said he.

According to Narayanan, the Nescafe Classic, Nescafe Sunrise, and Nescafe Gold brands delivered another quarter of strong growth and market share gains for the beverage industry.

“Across all of its goods, Prepared Dishes and Cooking Aids generated substantial growth. In this category, one can see portfolio upgrades taking place. Milkmaid, among others, continued to lead the sector’s outstanding success in milk products and nutrition, it said.

The company’s out-of-home business, according to Narayanan, continued to grow quickly this quarter. According to him, Nestle India has continued to adapt its portfolio, expand, focus on relevant geographies for routes to market, prioritise channels, and open new kiosks in strategic locations.

“Our strong performance in e-commerce continued with significant growth in quick commerce,” Narayanan claimed.

Nestle India Q1 results highlights