Nestlé India posts 12% YoY Q1 profit drop to ₹6.59 billion, hit by rising raw material costs and weak urban demand.

• Margins shrink as input costs for dairy, cocoa, and oils outpace 6% revenue growth; operational pressures persist.
• Stock fell ~3% post-earnings; profit missed analyst expectations amid subdued urban consumption and inflation worries.
• Nestlé focuses on pricing, supply chains, and rural growth to offset headwinds and sustain long-term profitability.