Nestlé India will give its shareholders one extra share for every share they already own. This is the company’s first-ever bonus share announcement, and the record date to be eligible was August 8, 2025.
If you owned 50 shares on the record date, you will now get 50 more shares, making it 100 in total. However, the total value of your investment won’t change because the share price will adjust accordingly after the bonus.
This move is mainly aimed at:
- Making shares more affordable for small investors (retail investors)
- Increasing stock liquidity so shares are easier to buy and sell
The decision comes despite Nestlé reporting a 13.4% drop in quarterly profit in Q1FY26, from ₹747 crore last year to ₹647 crore this year. Still, revenue grew by 6% to ₹5,096 crore, showing steady sales growth.
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Historically, Nestlé India’s high share price has made it harder for small investors to participate compared to other FMCG companies. This bonus issue could help change that.
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