Nestle India is accelerating its presence in the fast-growing out-of-home consumption market, with its Retail ONE network crossing 1,000 operational kiosks across the country as consumers increasingly seek convenient food and beverage options outside their homes.
The milestone was highlighted by Nestle India Chairman and Managing Director Manish Tiwary in the company’s Annual Report 2026, underscoring the growing importance of the company’s out-of-home business amid changing consumption patterns.
Out-of-home consumption emerges as growth driver
As more consumers spend time at workplaces, educational institutions, airports, hospitals and public spaces, demand for quick-service food and beverage offerings continues to expand.
Nestle India is leveraging this trend through Nestle Professional, its out-of-home business division, which operates through Retail ONE formats including Nescafe Corners, Maggi Hotspots and Kitkat Break Zones.
According to the company, there are now over 1,000 Retail ONE kiosks operational across India, supported by branding architecture, menu development and operational guidance.
The initiative is helping Nestle expand consumption occasions beyond traditional retail channels and increase the everyday visibility of its brands.
India emerges as key market
India remained the second-largest market for Nestle’s out-of-home business in the Asia, Oceania and Africa region after China.
The company said growth was supported by category premiumisation, product innovations and a wider presence across mega and metro cities, while also expanding into tier-1 towns.
The strategy reflects Nestle’s efforts to capitalise on evolving consumer lifestyles and rising demand for convenient food and beverage solutions.
Retail ONE creates employment opportunities
Beyond expanding brand reach, the Retail ONE initiative has also emerged as a source of entrepreneurship and employment generation.
The operator-funded kiosk network currently supports employment for more than 1,700 people, including nearly 300 women and six specially-abled individuals.
The kiosks are located across educational institutions, hospitals, malls and airports, helping Nestlé strengthen its presence in high-footfall locations.
Core brands remain growth pillars
While expanding its out-of-home footprint, Nestle India continues to focus on strengthening its core brands, including Maggi noodles, Kitkat, Nescafe instant coffee, Nan and Cerelac.
At the same time, the company is investing in newer growth categories, with pet food emerging as a strategic business opportunity.
Manish Tiwary said the company remains focused on unlocking growth from its existing portfolio while strengthening innovation and renovation across brands.
“Our primary focus is on core brands. We believe our existing portfolio offers immense depth and significant headroom for growth. We also strengthened the innovation and renovation pipeline so that our brands stay contemporary, distinctive, trusted and relevant in consumers’ lives. We will do fewer things but do them bigger, bolder and better,” he said.
Capacity expansion and digital investments continue
Nestle India said it remains focused on profitability and cash generation while continuing to invest in manufacturing capacity to meet growing consumer demand.
During the year, the company commissioned new production lines at its factories to support future growth.
The FMCG major also stepped up investments in digital and technology to improve execution, enhance decision-making capabilities and strengthen supply chain, sales and distribution operations.
According to Tiwary, the company is embedding data-driven processes across key functions to improve agility, consistency and service levels while supporting long-term growth.