Automation forces HUL and Dabur to trim permanent staff as rivals hire
Hindustan Unilever and Dabur each slashed permanent headcount in FY26—HUL by over 700, Dabur by about 570—while peers such as Nestle, Marico and Tata Consumer added staff. Median pay rose 6‑12% across the sector, reflecting automation gains that let firms do more with fewer workers.