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.

HUL's permanent employee count fell to 5,898 as of March 31, 2026, from 6,604 a year earlier, a reduction of over 700 employees.

Hindustan Unilever and Dabur reduced permanent staff while others increased headcount. Median employee remuneration saw increases ranging from six to twelve percent. Hindustan…