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Kellogg’s to bring out Chocos ‘Star Wars Episode III’ pack
MUMBAI: Breakfast cereals major Kellogg’s has introduced a new Chocos Star Wars limited edition pack with the intention of giving the consumer an out of the world Star Wars experience.
The promotion is part of the global association between Kellogg’s and the season’s most eagerly awaited movie Star Wars Episode III. The partnership with Star Wars Episode III will be leveraged across most countries in the world through local promotions and products.
The limited edition pack food will be planet and star shaped keeping in line with the Star Wars theme. Creating the Star Wars adventure, Kellogg’s will be giving away specially designed battery powered light up saber spoons that light up in two attractive blue and red colors with the limited edition pack and saber maze game with every pack of Kellogg’s Chocos & Chocos Planet and Stars in India.
“Kellogg’s Chocos is built on the core equity of fun and adventure. Our aim is to bring a never before unique Star Wars Jedi experience through Chocos to kids across India. With specially designed planet and star shaped Kellogg’s Chocos, the special toy box packaging and the fun filled giveaways, kids can start the day with real Jedi action and watch the spoon light up when you push the button to activate the force within,” said Kellogg India managing director K. Venkatachalam.
“Our communication for Kellogg’s Chocos has been based on the adventure platform. Star Wars is all about adventure and linking Chocos with Star Wars Episode III was an obvious extension for us, thereby providing our consumers with the complete adventure experience,” Venkatachalam added.
The limited edition Kellogg’s Chocos Star Wars Episode III with the special toy box packaging, size 625 gms, will be available in stores across India for the period of May.
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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.
