Nestle India (NESTLEIND) Share Price Falls 2.03%: Why It Matters Today
- September 22, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
Nestle India Share Price was Rs 1,370.55 today, down 2.03% from the previous close of Rs 1,399. The company’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 2,60,920.21 crore, placing it in the Large Cap category. The move makes Nestle India Stock News relevant for investors tracking the share price fall, the valuation backdrop, and the FMCG sector comparison. The supplied market data confirms the price event, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. In this Nestle India Share Price Today update, the focus is on what changed in the session, how the current pricing compares with the day’s range, and what the fundamentals show. Univest is using only verified data here, so the analysis stays factual and directly tied to the numbers supplied.
Nestle India (NESTLEIND) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 1,370.55 |
| Previous Close | Rs 1,399 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 28.45 (-2.03%) |
| Open | Rs 1,384.3 |
| High | Rs 1,392 |
| Low | Rs 1,368.9 |
| Turnover | Rs 2.36 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 2,60,920.21 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
Nestle India Share Price today opened at Rs 1,384.30, touched a high of Rs 1,392 and a low of Rs 1,368.90, before settling at Rs 1,370.55. The stock fell Rs 28.45, or 2.03%, versus the previous close of Rs 1,399. The session range shows that the lower end of the day was close to the closing level, while the opening was also below the previous close. Turnover came in at Rs 2.36 crore. The stock is classified as Large Cap, and that company-size context is important when reading the move, because the price change belongs to a business with a market capitalisation of Rs 2,60,920.21 crore. On today’s data alone, Nestle India Share Price Today reflects a clear decline within a defined intraday band, and the event remains relevant for Nestle India Stock News and Nestle India Share Price Fall tracking. Next, the valuation picture helps place the move in context.
Nestle India (NESTLEIND) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 2,60,920.21 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 70.78x |
| P/B Ratio | 43.99x |
| ROE | 76.34% |
| ROCE | 98.35% |
| EPS | Rs 19.76 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 31.8 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.86% |
Nestle India has a market capitalisation of Rs 2,60,920.21 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 70.78x, P/B at 43.99x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 76.34% and ROCE of 98.35%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. Additional supplied metrics include EPS of Rs 19.76, book value per share of Rs 31.8, dividend yield of 0.86%, adding context to earnings, balance-sheet value and historical payout. Against the supplied same industry benchmark, these figures can be compared with benchmark median P/E of 22.84x, median ROE of 11.58%, median ROCE of 13.81%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | FMCG |
| Industry | Consumer Food |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 70.78x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 22.84x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 42.63x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 1.33x to 828.84x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 43.99x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 2.2x |
| Benchmark Average P/B | 3.37x |
| Company ROE | 76.34% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 11.58% |
| Benchmark Average ROE | 14.88% |
| Company ROCE | 98.35% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 13.81% |
| Benchmark Average ROCE | 16.86% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 2,60,920.21 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 194.39 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 6,345.42 crore |
Nestle India operates in FMCG, within the Consumer Food industry. The supplied benchmark set covers 121 companies in the same industry, which makes the comparison broad enough to place Nestle India Share Price in a sector context. The company’s P/E of 70.78 is above the sector median of 22.84 and the sector average of 42.63, and it also sits within a range that spans from 1.33 to 828.84. Its P/B of 43.99 is far above the sector median of 2.2 and above the sector average of 3.37, with the benchmark range running from -30.04 to 43.99. ROE at 76.34% is well above the sector median of 11.58%, and ROCE at 98.35% is also well above the sector median of 13.81%. The benchmark market-cap median is Rs 194.39 crore and the average is Rs 6,345.42 crore, while Nestle India’s market capitalisation is Rs 2,60,920.21 crore. That scale and valuation gap are important in Nestle India Stock News and Nestle India Share Price Today coverage, because they frame how the stock is viewed within FMCG. Univest presents the sector data to keep the comparison grounded in exact numbers.
Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varun Beverages | VBL | 1,42,673.62 | 42.51 | 6.61 | 16.94 | 20.73 |
| Britannia Industries | BRITANNIA | 1,20,819.54 | 46.43 | 21.2 | 53.62 | 56.48 |
| Jubilant FoodWorks | JUBLFOOD | 32,860.29 | 74.07 | 13.71 | 17.93 | 25.56 |
| Hatsun Agro Product | HATSUN | 25,379.94 | 67.78 | 12.13 | 19.45 | 17.4 |
| MILKY MIST DAIRY FOOD L | MILKYMIST | 21,105.26 | 174.48 | 9.61 | 0 | 0 |
Among the supplied Consumer Food peers, Nestle India sits at the top end on scale. Its market capitalisation of Rs 2,60,920.21 crore is larger than Varun Beverages at Rs 1,42,673.62 crore and Britannia Industries at Rs 1,20,819.54 crore, and much larger than Jubilant FoodWorks at Rs 32,860.29 crore and Hatsun Agro Product at Rs 25,379.94 crore. On valuation, Nestle India’s P/E of 70.78 is above Varun Beverages at 42.51 and Britannia at 46.43, but below Jubilant FoodWorks at 74.07 and above Hatsun Agro Product at 67.78. On profitability, Nestle India’s ROE of 76.34% and ROCE of 98.35% are both above the supplied peer figures for Varun Beverages, Britannia, Jubilant FoodWorks and Hatsun Agro Product. For Nestle India Share Price readers, the key peer takeaway is that today’s decline happened in a stock that still shows a materially different scale and profitability profile from the listed comparison set. Univest keeps this peer view aligned with the exact numbers supplied.
Why Investors Are Watching Nestle India
- Nestle India Share Price fell 2.03% today to Rs 1,370.55 from Rs 1,399.
- The stock moved between Rs 1,368.90 and Rs 1,392 during the session.
- Market capitalisation is Rs 2,60,920.21 crore and the company is in the Large Cap category.
- P/E is 70.78, P/B is 43.99, EPS is Rs 19.76 and book value is Rs 31.8.
- ROE is 76.34%, ROCE is 98.35% and dividend yield is 0.86%.
About Nestle India
Nestle India is classified in FMCG and the Consumer Food industry. The supplied data does not provide a deeper business-segment breakdown, product list or revenue mix, so the profile remains to the verified classification. For Nestle India Stock News readers, that still matters because the stock is part of a large consumer-facing sector where market valuation, profitability and sector benchmarking are closely watched. Nestle India Share Price, in this case, is being read against a large-cap balance sheet and a substantial market capitalisation rather than against a narrow company description. Univest keeps the company overview factual and avoids adding assumptions beyond the supplied fields.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Nestle India Share Price fall today?
Ans. The supplied data shows Nestle India Share Price fell 2.03% today to Rs 1,370.55. It confirms the price event, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst for the decline.
What is the current Nestle India Share Price today?
Ans. Nestle India Share Price today is Rs 1,370.55. The previous close was Rs 1,399, and the stock finished Rs 28.45 lower in the session. The stock moved 2.03% lower during the session.
How large is Nestle India’s market capitalisation?
Ans. Nestle India’s market capitalisation is Rs 2,60,920.21 crore. The stock is classified as Large Cap, which provides useful context for the scale of the business in today’s price move. The company operates in the FMCG sector.
What do Nestle India’s valuation ratios show?
Ans. Nestle India trades at a P/E of 70.78 and a P/B of 43.99. EPS is Rs 19.76 and book value is Rs 31.8, so valuation remains an important part of Nestle India Share Price analysis.
How does Nestle India compare with FMCG peers?
Ans. Nestle India’s market capitalisation of Rs 2,60,920.21 crore is larger than the supplied peer set. Its P/E is above Varun Beverages and Britannia, while ROE and ROCE are also higher than the listed peers.
