HUL cuts permanent staff 8.6% to 7,499 as demand slowdown forces leaner operating model
Hindustan Unilever trimmed permanent headcount by 8.6% and worker count 5.3% to 17,490 in FY26 against just 5% sales growth. New CEO Priya Nair leans on premiumisation — Lakme Lever (+11%), Oziva (+80%), Minimalist (₹3,000 cr buy) — while parent readies D2C brands like Liquid I.V., Olly and K18 for India.
HUL cut permanent staff 8.6% to 7,499 and workers 5.3% to 17,490 in FY26 amid demand slowdown, with 5% sales growth. New CEO Priya Nair pushes premiumisation as parent Unilever readies global D2C brand rollouts for India.