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Marketing bricks with clicks Kanika Sharma joins Neworld as VP
MUMBAI: From billboards to blueprints, Kanika Sharma is laying down a fresh marketing foundation, this time as vice president of marketing at Neworld Developers. The appointment signals a strategic push by the real estate firm to bolster its brand and buyer connect across India’s most competitive markets, including Delhi-NCR.
Sharma, who’s built a reputation for turning real estate brands into household names, now takes charge of Neworld’s marketing strategies across residential and commercial verticals. Her mission? Elevate the brand’s presence and drive customer-centric campaigns that strike a chord with today’s discerning buyers.
“I am honoured to join Neworld Developers at this exciting juncture,” Sharma said. “The company’s dedication to innovation and excellence resonates with my passion for creating meaningful brand experiences. I look forward to leading initiatives that will contribute to Neworld’s growth and deepen engagement with our customers and stakeholders.”
Sharma’s real estate credentials are as solid as the properties she’s helped market. Most recently, she helmed corporate marketing at Geetanjali Homestate Private Limited, where her campaigns made measurable dents in brand recall and visibility. Prior to that, she played a pivotal role at Gupta Builders & Promoters in Chandigarh, focusing on both business expansion and brand storytelling in a notoriously crowded market.
Her addition to Neworld’s leadership comes as the company ramps up its development pipeline, aiming to blend premium real estate with sustainability. With Sharma at the marketing helm, the goal is to cut through the clutter and craft narratives that stick, not just in metros, but in emerging urban hubs too.
For an industry that often builds first and brands later, Sharma’s appointment is a nod to the growing power of perception in property. And if her track record is anything to go by, Neworld might just be constructing more than buildings, it’s setting the stage for a bold brand revival.
Brands
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.
