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Britannia ups FY’12 ad spends by 26% to Rs 4.2 bn
MUMBAI: Britannia Industries (BIL) has spiked its spend on advertising and promotions in the fiscal ended 31 March by 26.07 per cent.
On a consolidated basis, the company spent Rs 4.2 billion on advertising in the year as opposed to Rs 839.3 million in the previous fiscal.
For the fourth quarter of the fiscal ended 31 March 2012, the company spent Rs 1.1 billion on advertising as opposed to Rs 839.3 million a year ago.
Britannia made several new introductions in the Health & Nutrition products as well as indulgent products. Its longstanding brand GoodDay completed 25 years and added new offerings like Choconut, Chocochip and Classic Fresh Bake cookies to its portfolio. A range of savoury snacks – NutriChoice Multigrain Thins, NutriChoice Multigrain Roasty and 50-50 Snackuits – were also launched.
Total expenses increased by 20.03 per cent to Rs 52.36 billion, from Rs 44.38 billion.
BIL MD Vinita Bali said, “Our three priorities during the year were managing revenue, managing cost and generating new value through innovation in products, processes and technology. This focus enabled us to deliver a top line growth of 19 per cent and a profit growth of 48.5 per cent, on a consolidated basis. Each business, in India and overseas, showed a significant improvement in performance.”
BIL’s consolidated net profit went up by 48.53 per cent to Rs 1.99 billion, compared to Rs 1.34 billion in the earlier year. Total income from operations jumped 19 per cent to Rs 54.85 billion, from Rs 46.09 billion.
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Nestlé India posts Rs 45,641 crore profit before tax in FY26
Strong cash flow of Rs 50,475 crore offsets higher costs, payouts.
MUMBAI: If there’s one thing brewing stronger than coffee this year, it’s Nestlé India’s balance sheet. The FMCG major closed FY26 with a solid financial performance, serving up steady growth even as costs and cash outflows kept the pressure simmering. For the year ended March 31, 2026, the company reported a profit before tax of Rs 45,641 crore, up from Rs 43,161 crore in the previous year. The numbers reflect resilience in core operations, supported by a strong consumption backbone across domestic and export markets.
Cash, meanwhile, was anything but idle. Nestlé India generated Rs 50,475 crore in net cash from operating activities, a sharp jump from Rs 29,345 crore last year highlighting robust underlying demand and improved working capital efficiency. Inventory reductions alone contributed Rs 2,809 crore, while trade payables rose by Rs 5,878 crore, adding further liquidity support.
But it wasn’t all smooth sailing. On the investing side, the company deployed Rs 8,297 crore towards property, plant and equipment, even as overall investing cash outflow stood at Rs 6,236 crore. Financing activities saw a significant drain, with Rs 31,794 crore flowing out driven largely by dividend payouts of Rs 23,139 crore and repayment of short-term borrowings.
The balance sheet tells a story of expansion with caution. Total assets rose to Rs 1,31,824 crore from Rs 1,21,933 crore, while equity climbed to Rs 51,569 crore, reflecting improved reserves and retained earnings. Cash and cash equivalents surged to Rs 13,205 crore, a sharp rise from Rs 761 crore a year ago, underscoring stronger liquidity despite heavy outflows.
Operationally, depreciation and amortisation expenses increased to Rs 6,992 crore, while finance costs and provisions continued to shape the cost structure. At the same time, working capital movements especially in inventories and receivables played a key role in boosting cash generation.
The broader takeaway? Nestlé India’s FY26 performance is less about headline growth and more about financial muscle. With strong cash flows cushioning rising investments and payouts, the company appears to be balancing expansion with discipline keeping its books as carefully measured as its recipes.
