Hindustan Unilever's net profit jumped 7 percent to Rs 1038 crore in October-December from Rs 971.2 crore in corresponding quarter last fiscal. It had an exceptional profit on sale of surplus properties of Rs 159 crore and restructuring expenses of Rs 5.95 crore. Without the exception item, net profit in Q3 fell 10 percent to Rs 919.86 crore.
During the period, its volume growth was below estimates at 4 percent year-on-year.