Hindustan Lever 01 Net Rises 25.3%

Consumer goods giant Hindustan Lever reported a 25.3 per cent increase in net profit to Rs 1,641 crore for the year ending December 31, 2001, up from Rs 1,310 crore in the previous year. Net sales increased 3.5 per cent to Rs 10,972 crore (Rs 10,604 crore). The increase in sales was led by a 6.5 per cent growth in power brands, HLL said in a press statement. HLL