On Monday, March 24, 2025, Nestlé India Ltd.’s stock experienced a slight decline, closing at ₹2,263.35, down 0.09% from its previous close. This movement was in contrast to the broader market trend, as the BSE SENSEX Index rose by 1.40% to 77,984.38 on the same day.
The trading volume for Nestlé India was notably lower than usual, with 16,208 shares exchanged compared to the 50-day average of 41,656. This reduced activity may indicate cautious investor sentiment or a temporary lull in trading interest.
Despite this minor dip, Nestlé India has demonstrated resilience over the long term. Over the past five years, the company’s stock has delivered a return of 46.6%, reflecting its consistent performance in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector.
Financially, for the quarter ending December 31, 2024, Nestlé India reported a consolidated total income of ₹4,784.17 crore, a 6.39% decrease from the previous quarter’s ₹5,110.86 crore. However, this represents a 3.31% increase compared to the same quarter in the previous year. The net profit after tax for this period was ₹695.82 crore.
In terms of corporate actions, on January 24, 2025, the company declared an interim dividend of ₹14.25 per share, amounting to a 1,425% dividend on the face value of ₹1 per share.
Analyst projections for Nestlé India’s stock price in 2025 vary. Some forecasts suggest a target price of ₹2,038.75 by March 2025, potentially reaching ₹2,241.49 by December 2025, contingent upon favorable macroeconomic and industry conditions.
While Nestlé India’s stock experienced a slight decline on March 24, 2025, its long-term performance and strategic initiatives indicate a stable position within the FMCG sector.
