Nestle India declared a special dividend of Rs 2 per equity share, to be paid from its retained earnings, with a total of 1,928,314,320 equity shares eligible for the payout. The special dividend will be distributed on July 30, 2026, alongside the final dividend for FY26, pending shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting.

Pankaj Pandey prefers Nestle India among FMCG companies, anticipating benefits from lower raw material costs.

Nestlé has cut the pack sizes of Maggi by 7-9% due to rising input costs, while HSBC projects steady growth for consumer staples in the June quarter, driven by resilient demand and price hikes.

Nestle India is highlighted as an interesting stock to watch due to its growth potential projected for 2026, suggesting a positive outlook for the company.

Nestle plans to eliminate all artificial food colorings from its products globally by the end of 2026, responding to consumer demand for healthier options and increasing scrutiny of food ingredients. This initiative follows their previous efforts in the United States and involves significant investment in research and development to find natural alternatives.

Motilal Oswal recommended a Neutral rating on Nestle India with a target price of Rs 1400, citing a strong recovery in FY26 with 15% revenue growth and volume acceleration, although the stock is considered expensive at 68x-60x FY27-FY28E EPS.