India is driving Nestlé’s growth across emerging markets in Asia, Latin America and Africa and has emerged as the company’s highest-performing market in the first half of 2026, according to Nestlé CEO Philipp Navratil. Speaking at a media roundtable, Navratil said India is among the company’s top 10 markets globally and offers significant scope for further growth. He highlighted the importance of staying close to Indian consumers by offering the right products, value propositions across price points and continued innovation. The CEO also indicated that Nestlé is likely to increase its manufacturing footprint in India, describing the country as an important production base with potential to become a larger export hub. Nestlé currently exports products manufactured in India to 28 countries. Navratil said a strong local manufacturing network would help the company better serve domestic consumers while supporting exports to international markets. On India’s evolving food regulations, he welcomed greater transparency and consumer awareness regarding food products. He also expressed support for possible front-of-pack nutrition labelling, saying Nestlé has focused on improving the nutritional profile of its products, particularly in areas such as sugar, fat and sodium content. The company’s strong performance in India, combined with its manufacturing and export potential, underscores the country’s growing strategic importance to Nestlé’s global operations.
Nestlé Plans to Expand Manufacturing Footprint in India
