Nestle India says quick commerce is pushing premium products beyond metros

MD Manish Tiwary told the AGM that online channels grew 97% in FY26, with quick commerce and e-commerce expanding premium reach past big cities. Nestle added 5.2 lakh retail outlets since April 2023, and India is now the largest global market for KitKat and Maggi.

— Filed Fri, 3 Jul, 2026, 13:56 IST · Source ET Small Business · Updated

At its AGM, Nestle India MD Manish Tiwary said quick commerce and e-commerce (online up 97%) are driving premium product reach beyond metros. Focus on penetration, reformulation, rural growth; India now largest global market for KitKat and Maggi.