HUL, Dabur trim headcount in FY26 as FMCG majors chase automation, AI-led efficiency
HUL cut permanent staff to 5,898 from 6,604 and Dabur to 4,770 from 5,343 in FY26, while Nestle, Marico and Tata Consumer added workers. Median pay hikes spanned 6.08%-12.1%, with TCPL leading and HUL trailing, as firms rebalance towards leaner, tech-driven operations.
HUL and Dabur cut permanent workforce in FY26 while Nestle, Marico and Tata Consumer added staff. Median pay hikes ranged 6.08%-12.1%, with TCPL leading and HUL trailing, as FMCG firms invest in automation and AI-driven efficiency.
Why this matters
HUL's leaner staffing follows its up-market pivot toward premium and functional beverages, signaling a shift to tech-driven operations ahead of its Q1 FY27 results due July 28.
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