HUL, Dabur trim headcount while lifting median pay in FY26
FMCG majors Hindustan Unilever and Dabur cut employee numbers in FY26 even as they raised median compensation for remaining staff, signalling a broader trend of workforce trimming paired with higher pay across leading consumer goods firms.
FMCG majors HUL and Dabur reduced employee headcount in FY26 while raising median pay for remaining staff, reflecting a broader trend of workforce trimming alongside higher compensation among leading consumer goods firms.
Why this matters
The move extends a pattern where HUL and Dabur trim permanent headcount as median pay rises 6-12%, with FMCG majors split on staffing while chasing automation and AI-led efficiency.
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