Nestlé India stirred the pot this quarter with a global launch, a bounce back in instant noodle sales, and a thoughtful policy for pet-loving employees.
One of the highlights was the launch of Masala-Ae-Magic in the United Kingdom, bringing a familiar blend of Indian spices to international shelves. As a popular all-in-one seasoning used in everyday Indian cooking, its UK debut aims to cater to the largest diaspora in the country seeking a “desi taste of home.”
In export news, the FMCG giant also reported double-digit growth, supported by solid performance in foods, coffee, breakfast cereals, and instant tea, despite ongoing input cost pressures.
Meanwhile, on the domestic front, the Prepared Dishes and Cooking Aids segment returned to volume growth, led by the continued popularity of MAGGI noodles, which saw double-digit sales growth.
In addition to the classic variant, MAGGI’s Double Masala Classic and its Spicy range — including Spicy Garlic, Spicy Cheesy, Spicy Pepper, and Spicy Manchurian — helped drive increased momentum within the category, the company said in its quarterly filing.
Another category that maintained a strong performance was Nestlé’s Pet Food division, primarily fuelled by its cat food portfolio, including Purina Felix and Friskies. The company expanded distribution infrastructure in major cities, enhancing market coverage and availability.
Moreover, following recent pet-friendly employee trends in companies, Nestlé introduced a Staff Pet Feeding Policy at the workplace. This comes after the company rolled out its ‘ pawternity leave’, a benefit offering two days of paid leave for employees to care for new or unwell pets — reinforcing the company’s commitment to employee and pet wellbeing.
The Kitkat-maker reported its results for the first quarter of FY26 on Thursday, posting a 13.4% year-on-year (YoY) decline in consolidated profit after tax (PAT) to Rs 647 crore, down from Rs 747 crore in the year-ago period.
Meanwhile, revenue from operations rose 6% YoY to Rs 5,096 crore, compared to Rs 4,814 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year.
One of the highlights was the launch of Masala-Ae-Magic in the United Kingdom, bringing a familiar blend of Indian spices to international shelves. As a popular all-in-one seasoning used in everyday Indian cooking, its UK debut aims to cater to the largest diaspora in the country seeking a “desi taste of home.”
In export news, the FMCG giant also reported double-digit growth, supported by solid performance in foods, coffee, breakfast cereals, and instant tea, despite ongoing input cost pressures.
Meanwhile, on the domestic front, the Prepared Dishes and Cooking Aids segment returned to volume growth, led by the continued popularity of MAGGI noodles, which saw double-digit sales growth.
In addition to the classic variant, MAGGI’s Double Masala Classic and its Spicy range — including Spicy Garlic, Spicy Cheesy, Spicy Pepper, and Spicy Manchurian — helped drive increased momentum within the category, the company said in its quarterly filing.
Another category that maintained a strong performance was Nestlé’s Pet Food division, primarily fuelled by its cat food portfolio, including Purina Felix and Friskies. The company expanded distribution infrastructure in major cities, enhancing market coverage and availability.
Moreover, following recent pet-friendly employee trends in companies, Nestlé introduced a Staff Pet Feeding Policy at the workplace. This comes after the company rolled out its ‘ pawternity leave’, a benefit offering two days of paid leave for employees to care for new or unwell pets — reinforcing the company’s commitment to employee and pet wellbeing.
The Kitkat-maker reported its results for the first quarter of FY26 on Thursday, posting a 13.4% year-on-year (YoY) decline in consolidated profit after tax (PAT) to Rs 647 crore, down from Rs 747 crore in the year-ago period.
Meanwhile, revenue from operations rose 6% YoY to Rs 5,096 crore, compared to Rs 4,814 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year.
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