Nestle India’s Chairman and MD, Suresh Narayanan, refutes allegations of racial stereotyping in product formulation, particularly concerning Cerelac’s high sugar content. He emphasizes global formulation standards for children’s products, with no regional bias, while acknowledging local adaptations for regulatory compliance and raw material availability. Nestle follows a mix of local and Codex guidelines for sugar content. Despite FSSAI’s scrutiny, Narayanan asserts uniform sampling across infant formula and cereal manufacturers. He defends added sugar use for taste and texture consistency, citing reductions over five years. Additionally, Narayanan highlights Nestle’s need for increased market penetration amid a competitive FMCG landscape.