# Nestle India will continue to invest in its brands and expand its rural reach.

*business · news · 2026-05-03 · The Economic Times*

## Key points

- Nestle India increased its rural distribution spokes from 25,000 to 45,000 as part of its 'Rurban' strategy.
- Despite 97% local sourcing, Nestle India remains vulnerable to further inflation from Middle East geopolitics.
- Nestle India is open to strategic acquisitions and has a team actively scouting potential opportunities.
- Nestle is opening its tenth Indian factory in Odisha to further support volume-led growth.

**Companies:** Nestle
**Countries:** India

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