Nestle India Ltd Company Summary

Nestlé India Ltd is the Indian arm of Nestlé S.A., Switzerland, a packaged food manufacturer and supplier. The company is globally recognised for its ready-to-eat products Maggie, alongside others.

Nestlé India operates as a leading FMCG organisation. The FMCG focuses on nutrition, health and wellness categories which include dairy, chocolates, culinary, beverages and confectionery goods. The company’s headquarters is situated in Gurugram and has multiple manufacturing facilities across India.

Founding & Evolution

Nestlé’s tagline ‘Good Food, Good Life’, indicates the company’s vision to expand into every household with its range of consumer goods. Well, this approach has a rich history that is evident in the company’s formation and its rebranding. So, let’s have a closer look at how it has evolved into one of the significant Indian FMCG players.

• Founded: Nestlé India was incorporated as Nestlé Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Company in 1912. Almost half a century later, in 1959, it changed its name to what we call it, Nestle India.
• Listed Year: The FMCG manufacturer and distributor became publicly listed in 1969 on the BSE. It later joined the NSE in 2023 to make a strong presence in India’s share market as well.
• Leadership: The Indian channel of Nestlé operates and makes innovative FMCG products under the leadership of Manish Tiwary, Chairman and Managing Director of the company.
• Strategic Acquisitions and Alliances: In 2022, Nestlé India acquired the PURINA Petcare business for about ₹123.5 crore to integrate pet food into their FMCG portfolio.

Scale and Presence

Nestlé has made multiple strategic moves to expand in the Indian and global markets. The brand operates through regional offices, offline and online retail channels, as well as distribution centres. On top of that,Nestlé India employs about 8,900 people across manufacturing, R&D, sales and corporate activities. The FMCG retailer and distributor also serves millions of households through about 5.2 million Total outlets.

Business Segments

Nestlé India has a broad portfolio of consumer goods, beverages and nutrition brands segmented across multiple categories. Here’s a list of a few categories of them:

• Milk & Nutrition
• Prepared Dishes & Cooking Aids
• Beverages
• Pet Foods

Leadership Team

Top Mutual Funds Invested in Nestlé India Ltd (As on 31st October 2025)