2. Contents Company- Inception World &India Growth of
Nestle Brands & Products Effect Of Inflation Future Plans
3. Inception Henry Nestle founded it in 1867 in Vevey,
Switzerland. The First product launched was Farine Lacte Nestl, an
infant cereal. Nestles trademark of birds in nest is derived from
henrys personal coat of arms. Values- security, maternity and
affection, nature and nourishment, family and tradition.
4. Emergence In India Nestles relationship with India as The
Nestl Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Company Ltd. Dates back to 1912.
Nestle India is a subsidiary of Nestle S.A. of Switzerland. Nestl
Indias first production facility was set up in 1961 at Moga
(Punjab) followed by several other plants & factories.
5. Nestl has been a partner in India's growth for over nine
decades. The Nestl India head office is located in Gurgaon along
with 4 other branch offices in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata
Over the years, Nestle has built a relationship of trust and
commitment with the people of India.
6. Nestles Growth Today,Nestle is the world's largest and most
diversified food company. It has around 2,50,000 employees, 500
factories and 8000 range of products across the globe. Nestle India
is engaged in the manufacturing, marketing, exporting and sales of
food and beverages. It has seven manufacturing facilities and
exports its products to Russia, Australia and Africa. Nestle India
had a annual sales of over 5000 crore last year and has been
enjoying a growth of around 20 percent in the last 2 years.
7. LIABALITIES PART OF BALANCE SHEET (Rs Crore) Dec ' 12 Dec '
10 Dec ' 08 Dec ' 06 Dec ' 04 Sources of funds Owner's fund Equity
share capital 96.42 96.42 96.42 96.42 96.42 Share application money
- - - - - Preference share capital - - - - - Reserves & surplus
376.93 322.01 292.47 257.72 222.99 Loan funds Secured loans 0.82
2.87 16.27 14.3 7.91 Unsecured loans - - - - - Total 474.17 421.3
405.16 368.4 327.3
9. ASSETS PART OF BALANCE SHEETUses of funds Fixed assets Gross
block 1,404.85 1,179.77 1,058.27 942.4 838.16 Less : revaluation
reserve - - - - - Less : accumulated depreciation 651.85 577.96
516.48 468.63 440.94 Net block 752.99 601.81 541.8 473.77 397.22
Capital work-in-progress 109.17 73.7 38.24 22.83 34.09 Investments
34.9 94.4 77.77 104.43 154.86 Net current assets Current assets,
loans & advances 836.86 678.69 583.45 514.59 421.2 Less :
current liabilities & provisions 1,259.75 1,027.31 836.1 747.18
680.05 Total net current assets -422.89 -348.61 -252.65 -232.6
-258.9 Miscellaneous expenses not written - - - - - Total 474.17
421.3 405.16 368.4 327.3 Notes: Book value of unquoted investments
34.9 94.4 77.77 104.43 154.86 Market value of quoted investments -
- - - - Contingent liabilities 84.9 63.27 35.93 50.04 10.39 Number
of equity shares outstanding (Lakhs) 964.16 964.16 964.16 964.16
964.16
10. Brands & Products Nestle has 8000 diverse range of
products which includes : a) Milk Products b) Nutrition Products c)
Beverages d) Prepared Dishes e) Chocolates and Confectionary f)
Bottled Water This makes Nestle the most diversified food product
company.
11. PRODUCTS
12. MILK PRODUCTS
13. BEVERAGES
14. PREPARED DISHES AND COOKING AIDS
15. CHOCOLATES AND CONFECTIONERY
16. Effect Of Inflation Due to the rising commodity prices
Nestles profit margins were squeezed. Inflation Hurts Nestle, But
Growth Absorbs Shockers. During this time the focus was on volume
growth, even at the cost of lower margins. In 2009, Nestles net
sales growth was 18.6 percent, whereas the profits were down.
17. Future Plans Mr. Antonio Helio Waszyk is the chairman &
MD of Nestle India. The plants are expected to up the company's
capacity by 20-30 per cent. Nestle India is going to launch
verticals of health foods especially to tackle obesity, heart
diseases and diabetes etc. Nestle India plans to penetrate both
rural and metro at same level. To be bi-focal to achieve
growth.
18. RECOMMANDATIONS The overall financial position of the
company is satisfactory. The companys needs to improve its
profitable position which is ideal, but less when compared to other
years, in order to earn return on the resources committed to
business. The activity ratio of the company is i.e. current asset
turn over ratio needs to be improved, the rest of the ratios give
satisfactory result. On the whole, the companys overall position is
satisfactory, and has the name, fame and trust of people. It is
listed in one among top 25 FMCGS of India & has potential to
survive.