Under current proposals, the fitment factor multiplier (expected between 1.92x and 2.86x) could increase the minimum basic salary from ₹18,000 to between ₹34,560 and ₹51,480 per month, while resetting Dearness Allowance (DA) to zero upon rollout.
Annual reports show lower employee headcount at HUL and Dabur, while most leading FMCG companies increased median remuneration in FY26. Key Highlights New Delhi: India’s leading fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies reported mixed trends in workforce numbers during FY26, with Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HUL) and Dabur reducing permanent employee headcount...
Dearness Allowance to rise to 38% from October, boosting salaries and pensions. Kolkata, June 22, 2026: The West Bengal government has announced a major relief package for state government employees and pensioners by approving a 20% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA). The announcement was made by Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta...
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