Nestlé India is going full steam with an aggressive expansion and transformation initiative, supported by a record ₹6,500 crore (₹65 billion) investment over the period 2020-2025. The FMCG behemoth is not just scaling up manufacturing capacity and distribution but also undertaking a strategic leadership change and rewarding shareholders while posting resilient financial performance.
₹6,500 Crore Investment for Expansion:
Nestlé India is currently undergoing its biggest-ever capital expenditure cycle, where it plans to invest ₹6,000–6,500 crore in the period between 2020 and 2025. This investment is going into creating new manufacturing capacities, expanding current facilities, and enhancing distribution networks, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas. Approximately ₹3,200 crore has already been utilized between 2020 and 2023, with the rest set for completion by 2025.
New Odisha Factory with ₹900 Crore Outlay:
Most of the investment will go towards Nestlé India's tenth factory in Odisha, with an initial outlay of ₹900 crore. The plant will increase production of core items such as Maggi noodles and coffee, and is a part of a larger plan to cater to strong demand and reinforce the company's "Make in India" commitment.
Leadership Transition – Manish Tiwary Appointed MD:
Nestlé India has announced the appointment of Manish Tiwary, erstwhile Country Manager of Amazon India, as its new Managing Director from August 1, 2025. He takes over from Suresh Narayanan, who will retire after 26 years with Nestlé India. Tiwary has close to three decades of experience in consumer goods as well as e-commerce, marking a shift towards digital and operational excellence for the next growth phase.
Strong Q4 FY25 Financials:
For the quarter ended March 2025, Nestlé India had revenue from operations of ₹5,504 crore, indicating consistent demand in spite of inflationary pressures in major raw materials such as coffee and cocoa. Net profit was ₹885 crore, highlighting robustness in the context of margin headwinds as well as competitive fierceness.
Dividend of ₹10 per Share
The Board has announced a dividend of ₹10 per share, reaffirming its history of sustained shareholder returns. Total dividends paid over the past year have stood at ₹25.50 per share, reflecting the company's strong cash generation.
Strategic Focus Areas
Investments are being directed towards building up the Maggi portfolio, doubling the coffee segment, raising chocolate production lines, and making distribution reach more potent. The company is also strengthening its digital strength and supply chain efficiency to support long-term growth.
"By 2025, we could be logging nearly ₹6,000 crore to ₹6,500 crore investments that we would have invested since 2020. This reflects the underlying strength of demand for our products and our adherence to the 'Make in India' philosophy," stated Suresh Narayanan, Chairman & MD, Nestlé India.
Nestlé India's multi-faceted strategy—blending heavy investment, leadership refresh, and operational excellence—puts it well to harness future growth in India's vibrant FMCG market.
Source: Economic Times, Business Standard, Moneycontrol, Indian Startup News, INDmoney, Business Today, Deccan Herald
