Unilever India Q3 profits dented by rural slowdown, competition

Unilever India Q3 profits dented by rural slowdown, competition — Hindustan Unilever reported muted Q3 earnings due to intense competition and weak rural demand. Volume growth slowed to 3%, while operating margins contracted by 50 bps amid rising input costs. Management maintained FY outlook but flagged persistent rural softness. 📊 STOCKS: HINDUNILVR | 🏢 SECTOR: FMCG | #MEDIUMIMPACT #Earnings