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Nestlé brews up record sales in India as coffee, cocoa and cats fuel growth
MUMBAI: Nestlé India stirred up a storm this quarter, brewing its highest-ever domestic sales at Rs 5,235 crore. For the full year ended 31 March 2025, total standalone revenues topped Rs 20,078 crore, with net profit settling at Rs 3,315 crore, marking a modest jump of 3.7 per cent year-on-year. The board also declared a final dividend of Rs 10 per share, sweetening the pay out pot to Rs 27 per share for FY’25.
A frothy combination of caffeine, confectionery, and kitty treats. Beverages, led by Nescafe’s cold coffee range, posted double-digit growth. The Gen Z-fuelled ready-to-drink variants are creating a whole new universe of coffee consumption moments. Meanwhile, Kitkat continued to crack the confectionery code — India is now its second-largest market globally.
Maggi also slurped its way back to volume growth. With masala magic intact, Nestlé’s cooking aids and prepared dishes segment showed mid-single digit growth, keeping India firmly on top as MAGGI’s largest global market.
The milk products & nutrition category saw launches of Cerelac and Ceregrow variants with zero refined sugar, bolstering Nestlé’s health-first pitch. Meanwhile, the petcare segment — now fully integrated — clawed its way to the top with high double-digit growth, with Purina Pro Plan and Felix driving demand among pet parents.
Nestlé’s out-of-home business is emerging as a dark horse, now dabbling in professional spreads with Kitkat Professional Spread for dessert chefs. E-commerce contributed 8.5 per cent to domestic sales, helped by a fast-track into quick commerce.
The company reaffirmed its Rs 6,500 crore investment commitment towards new capabilities and capacities between 2020 and 2025. Its tenth factory in Odisha, focused on food manufacturing, is already underway with a Rs 900 crore first-phase spend.
Sustainability wasn’t just lip service. The company highlighted efforts like renewable energy adoption, circular packaging, regenerative agriculture, and ‘Zer’Eau’ water-saving tech in its Moga and Samalkha plants, recycling milk-extracted water to slash groundwater drawdowns by 20 per cent.
* Operating margins: 21.5 per cent
* Cash from operations: Rs 2,936 crore
* Contribution to exchequer: Rs 5,504.7 crore
* EPS: Rs 34.38
* Share capital: Rs 964.2 crore
Despite strong fundamentals, net cash dropped sharply to Rs 761.8 million, down from over Rs 7.5 billion last year — partly due to capex, dividends, and increased working capital needs.
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Tommy Hilfiger unveils Spring/Summer 2026 watch collection
Checo Pérez fronts campaign blending F1 energy with Classic American Cool.
MUMBAI: Checo Pérez just traded the racetrack for the wrist game because when a Formula 1 star says time flies, he means it literally. Tommy Hilfiger Watches & Jewellery has launched its Spring/Summer 2026 collection, fusing modern craftsmanship with the brand’s signature Classic American Cool aesthetic. Global ambassador Checo Pérez, one of motorsport’s biggest names, headlines the campaign, infusing the line with high-octane confidence and relaxed sophistication.
Pérez said, “I’ve been a fan of Tommy Hilfiger since my childhood. The brand’s classic heritage style feels natural to me relaxed, confident and easy to wear. This watch collection blends modern innovation with the quality and tradition Tommy Hilfiger is known for.”
The men’s lineup is led by the bold Bank chronograph (44mm case, aluminium pusher guards, tachymeter bezel), powered by a Japanese chronograph movement and available with integrated bracelets or genuine leather straps. Other designs include the TH Oxford, featuring a textured dial inspired by the brand’s iconic Oxford shirt.
For women, the collection offers refined femininity through pieces like the 22mm Norah (slim two-tone case, navy patterned dial with Roman numerals) and the new Mackenzie (geometric bezel, frosted dial that catches light with subtle sparkle).
Shot against vintage cars and effortless style, the campaign captures the spirit of modern motorsport while celebrating timeless, versatile design suited for daily wear or statement moments.
Manufactured by The Movado Group Inc. under licence from Tommy Hilfiger and distributed in India by Titan Company Limited, the Spring/Summer 2026 Watches collection is now available.
In a world where time waits for no one, Tommy Hilfiger isn’t just keeping pace, it’s racing ahead, proving the perfect watch doesn’t just tell time. it tells your story, lap after stylish lap.
