Nestle India shares dropped by up to 5.2% to ₹2,326 on the BSE on Thursday, following a 13.4% year-on-year decline in its first quarter FY26 profit after tax. Profitability was adversely impacted by elevated commodity prices and escalating operational costs. The company reported a profit after tax of ₹647 crore for the quarter ended June 2025, down from ₹747 crore in the corresponding period a year earlier. Nonetheless, operating revenue rose by 6% to ₹5,096 crore, driven by a 5.5% growth in domestic sales.