Nestle India Q4 FY25 Profit Drops 6.5% YoY to ₹873 Crore; Revenue Up 4.5%, Declares ₹10 Dividend

Nestle India reported a consolidated net profit of ₹873.46 crore for the quarter ended March 2025, marking a 6.5% decline from ₹934.17 crore in the same quarter last year.

At the standalone level, the company posted a net profit of ₹885 crore, down 5.3% from ₹934 crore in the previous year.

Revenue Growth

Despite the fall in profits, Nestle saw a 4.5% growth in revenue from operations, reaching ₹5,503.88 crore, up from ₹5,267.59 crore a year ago.

Domestic vs. Export Sales

• Domestic sales stood at ₹5,234.98 crore, growing 4.3% from ₹5,021.61 crore in the same quarter last year.

• Export sales, however, declined to ₹212.66 crore, compared to ₹232.82 crore in the previous year.

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Rising Costs Impact Profit

The dip in profit was mainly due to higher costs, including:

• Raw material expenses

• Employee benefits

• Finance costs

These rising expenses weighed on the company’s operating performance, affecting the bottom line.

Final Dividend Announced

Nestle India has announced a final dividend of ₹10 per share for the financial year 2024-25. The dividend is on the company’s total issued capital of 96.41 crore equity shares of face value ₹1 each.

Stock Movement Post Results

On the day of the result announcement:

• Nestle shares opened at ₹2,435 on the BSE, nearly unchanged from the previous close.

• The stock touched an intraday high of ₹2,514.25, but later dropped to a low of ₹2,392.85, ending the day 1.7% lower.

Conclusion

While Nestle India delivered steady revenue growth, rising costs weighed on its profitability this quarter. The company remains committed to rewarding shareholders with a final dividend. Going forward, cost management and export recovery will be key to improving margins.

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