FMCG major Hindustan Unilever reported 16% jump in net profit at Rs 1,276 crore for the quarter ended September 30 as against Rs 1,096 crore in the same period a year ago.
Net sales rose 6.5% to Rs 8,199 crore as compared to Rs 7,697 crore in September 2016.
The company declared interim dividend of Rs 8 per share.
Total income decreased 2.5% at Rs 8,513 crore as against Rs 8,733 crore a year ago.
The company said comparable domestic consumer growth during the quarter was 10%.
In the post-results press conference the company said, "Trade conditions continue to improve and that

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