Nestle India has flagged continued volatility in input costs due to geopolitical tensions, fluctuating commodity prices and concerns around the monsoon, but said it will stay focused on driving growth through higher volumes rather than price hikes. Chairman and Managing Director Manish Tiwary said the company remains cautious about the near-term outlook, noting that global uncertainties are making it difficult to predict costs even a few months ahead.

While many consumer goods companies have raised prices in response to rising raw material and packaging costs, Nestle India has not announced any immediate increases. The company sources more than 97 per cent of its materials locally and manufactures most of its products in India, though it acknowledged that local sourcing may not fully shield it from further inflation if global conditions worsen.

Despite the challenging environment, the company reported strong momentum in the latest financial year, supported by volume growth across categories and higher advertising investments behind its core brands. It plans to continue expanding distribution, especially in rural markets, where it expects growth to outpace overall sales.

Nestle India is also investing in new manufacturing capacity, including its tenth factory in Odisha, and remains open to acquisitions that can strengthen its portfolio. Total revenue for the year rose 14.46 per cent to Rs 23,194.95 crore, while fourth-quarter profit increased to Rs 1,110.9 crore.