HUL's employee count dropped by over 700 to 5,898 in FY26, while median pay across major companies rose between 6.08% and 12.1%, with Tata Consumer Products leading.
This information was revealed in the companies' annual reports
Jul 12, 2026
03:15 pm
What's the storyIndia's top fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies have shown a mixed trend in their workforce for the fiscal year 2025-26.
While Nestle India, Marico, and Tata Consumer Products Ltd (TCPL) increased their headcount during this period, Hindustan Unilever (HUL) and Dabur reduced their permanent employees.
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