Updated: ‘Growth across categories spurs profits,’ the consumer goods maker said in a regulatory filing. Share Article AAA HUL's total expenses too rose 21.65% to ₹9,548 crore in Q3 FY2020-21 compared to ₹7,849 in the year-ago period. | Photo Credit: Reuters ‘Growth across categories spurs profits,’ the consumer goods maker said in a regulatory filing. Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HUL) reported standalone third-quarter net profit rose 19% to ₹1,921 crore, from ₹1,616 crore in the year-earlier period on broad-based growth across categories. “We have significantly dialled up investments behind our portfolio and in building future-fit capabilities,” the consumer goods maker said in a regulatory filing. “Net revenue management and savings agenda has enabled us to drive a healthy bottom line.”