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IRS Q4: C&S, Internet continue growth momentum
MUMBAI: The cable and satellite (C&S) sector continued its growth momentum, posting a CAGR of 13.9 per cent as its reach rose to 462.38 million, according to the Indian Readership Survey (IRS) 2011 Q4 report, released today by the Media Research Users Council (MRUC) and Hansa Research. This, however, is lower than the 15.8 per cent CAGR the medium had recorded in the trailing quarter.
TV sector’s reach recorded a CAGR of 6.9 per cent, increasing from 539.87 million in Q3 to 549.86 million in Q4.
However, the reach of radio and cinema continued to record a decline with a negative CAGR of 5.8 per cent and 5.2 per cent respectively. While radio recorded a reach of 156.70 million in Q4 from 158.28 million in Q3, cinema’s reach grew from 76.83 million in Q3 to 75.77 million in Q4.
The press’s reach showed a positive CAGR of 1.5 per cent at 350.35 million in Q4 compared to 349.89 million in Q3.
Continuing to expand its reach, the Internet sector recorded a positive CAGR of 46.7 per cent. The medium grew 11.4 per cent from a reach of 634.88 million in Q3 2011 to 639.71 million in Q4.
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Nestlé India posts 14.9 per cent sales growth, profit rises in FY26
FMCG major sweetens returns with dividend as strong domestic demand leads
NEW DELHI: Nestlé India has reported a strong financial performance for the year ended 31 March 2026, with sales and profits rising steadily on the back of robust domestic demand.
The company posted total income of Rs 231,949.5 million for FY26, up from Rs 202,645.5 million in the previous year, marking a growth of 14.9 per cent. Domestic sales remained the key driver, increasing 14.6 per cent to Rs 221,187.0 million, while exports contributed Rs 9,527.6 million to the overall tally.
The final quarter of the financial year added extra momentum, with total sales rising 23.4 per cent compared to the same period last year. This helped lift the company’s annual profit to Rs 35,446.0 million, up from Rs 33,145.0 million in FY25.
Shareholders are set to benefit as the board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 5.00 per equity share. This comes on top of the interim dividend of Rs 7.00 per share paid in February 2026. The record date for the final dividend has been fixed as 10 July 2026, subject to shareholder approval at the 67th Annual General Meeting scheduled for 3 July 2026. If approved, the payout will begin from 30 July 2026.
During the year, the company’s paid-up equity share capital doubled to Rs 1,928.3 million following a 1:1 bonus share issue, strengthening its capital base. The results were also supported by a Rs 1,207.8 million credit from exceptional items, including a Rs 2,023.2 million writeback from resolved income tax litigation, partially offset by restructuring costs and expenses related to new labour codes.
On the cost front, material costs rose to 44.8 per cent of sales for the full year, compared to 43.6 per cent in the previous year, reflecting ongoing input cost pressures. Despite this, the company maintained solid profitability, with EBITDA coming in at Rs 53,060.6 million.
Overall, Nestlé India’s performance underscores its ability to balance growth and margins in a challenging environment. With steady demand, disciplined cost management and consistent shareholder returns, the company appears well placed to carry its momentum into the next financial year.
