Unilever India net profits increase to Rs12.5bn

Published: 30-Jan-2015
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Lower ingredient costs and increased consumer spending contributed to the increase

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While the earnings news may be grim for other European players, Unilever has registered a hike in quarterly profits for its Indian arm of the business.

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