Financials:
Financial Highlights - Quarter 2, 2024-25: Standalone
- Total Sales of ₹5,074.8 crores
- Total Sales Growth at 1.3%. Domestic Sales Growth at 1.2%.
- Profit from Operations at 21.0% of Sales
- Net Profit of INR 986.4 crores
- Earnings Per Share of INR 10.23.
Management Commentary:
Suresh Narayanan, Chairman and Managing Director, Nestlé India:
- Despite challenges like muted consumer demand and high commodity prices, Nestlé delivered growth, with five of the top 12 brands seeing double-digit growth.
- Key brands faced pressure, but robust action plans are in place to address softer demand.
- 65% of the top brands, including MAGGI noodles, saw positive volume growth in the last 9 months.
- Beverages like NESCAFÉ and MILKMAID posted strong double-digit growth.
- Nestlé continues to focus on core brands, with increased marketing investments and digital enhancements.
- Innovation remains key, with 145 new products launched in 8 years, contributing to 7% of sales.
- CERELAC now offers 14 sugar-free variants as it celebrates 50 years in India.
Data Source: BSE, Company announcements
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