India: Nestle to expand Munch production in Gujarat

Nestle India, the Indian subsidiary of the Swiss food and drink giant, has announced an investment of 225 crore INR ($26.9 million) to add a new production line for its Munch chocolate brand at its Sanand factory in Gujarat.

The expansion is expected to add approximately 8,300 tonnes of annual production capacity and is slated for completion during the 2025-26 financial year. According to a regulatory filing, the project will be funded through internal accruals and forms part of the company’s capital expenditure strategy to meet future demand in the confectionery sector. The new high-speed line will feature automated technology and energy-efficient machinery to support increased output.

The investment comes as Nestle India reported a 45.1% year-on-year increase in net profit to 998 crore INR ($119.5 million) for the December quarter of 2025. During the same period, sales rose 18.5% to 5,643.5 crore INR ($675.8 million). The capacity boost follows Nestlé India’s announcement that it had laid the foundation stone for a new factory in Odisha last year. Confectionery remains the company’s fastest-growing segment, supported by robust volume growth and the rapid acceleration of e-commerce channels.

Source: Storyboard18 / LiveMint / FNB News / Nestle India