Nestle India posts 22.6% revenue jump as food inflation reshapes pack sizes
Nestle India reported 22.6% revenue growth for Jan-Mar 2026, with food inflation reshaping pack sizes and consumer habits. Quick commerce is extending premium reach beyond metros. Separately, Asahi tapped Varun Beverages for CALPIS India debut while Karnataka backs food processing units.
Nestle India reported 22.6% revenue growth for Jan-Mar 2026 amid food inflation reshaping pack sizes and consumer habits. Quick commerce is expanding premium reach beyond metros. Asahi tapped Varun Beverages for CALPIS India debut; Karnataka backs food processing units.
Why this matters
The 22.6% jump extends Nestle India's recent playbook of betting on smaller cities amid food inflation and expanding rural reach, having added 520,000 outlets since April 2023.
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