Tuesday, 14 July, 2026
The Automated Cart: Indian FMCG Giants Trim Headcount as Tech Takes Over
By TechShots Studio
India's top FMCG companies are diverging on hiring strategies. While giants like Hindustan Unilever and Dabur significantly reduced their permanent workforces in FY26 by automating manufacturing, packaging, and supply chains, peers like Nestle India, Marico, and Tata Consumer Products expanded their headcounts. Meanwhile, median salaries rose across the board, with employee remuneration hikes ranging between 6% and 12%.
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