Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) Managing Director Rohit Jawa’s total remuneration rose by 3.75 per cent in FY25 to 23.23 crore, according to the company’s latest annual report.Jawa’s annual pay package included a salary of 3.65 crore, allowances of 11.45 crore, a bonus of 3.78 crore, and long-term incentive perquisites amounting to 2.76 crore, PTI reported.The report stated that Jawa’s remuneration was 146.47 times more than the median remuneration of employees. In FY24, the ratio was higher at 153.03 times.Meanwhile, the number of permanent employees at the FMCG major fell by 8.46 per cent. HUL had 6,604 permanent employees on its rolls as of March 31, 2025, compared to 7,215 the previous year.The median remuneration of employees increased by 8.39 per cent in FY25.“Average increase made in the salaries of employees other than the managerial personnel in the financial year was 4.62 per cent and does not include increase on account of promotions. Increase every year is an outcome of the company’s market competitiveness as against its peer group companies as well as financial performance,” the annual report noted.Addressing shareholders, Jawa said FY25 saw a moderation in urban demand and a gradual recovery in rural consumption.“Against this backdrop, we remained focussed on driving volume growth and strengthening competitiveness for the business,” he said.HUL Chairman Nitin Paranjpe said the company navigated a challenging operating environment, marked by uneven weather patterns, volatile commodity prices, and muted consumer demand.He added that India is “well-poised to deliver strong and consistent growth with rising affluence, a burgeoning middle class, a vibrant young working population empowered by a strong public digital backbone and growth-oriented policies.”“Economic development, technological advancements and a better quality of life have fuelled the aspirations of our consumers. These new dynamics present a significant opportunity for the FMCG sector,” he said.Paranjpe said HUL is witnessing a rapid evolution of the Indian consumer due to greater digital access and information.“We are building a robust portfolio for future growth, by sharpening our ‘where to play’ choices. In line with this, we announced the acquisition of premium science-backed beauty brand, Minimalist. This acquisition is in line with our vision to become the beauty shapers of India,” he said.In FY25, HUL also divested its water business, Pureit, and announced the decision to demerge its ice cream division, which includes brands such as Kwality Wall’s, Cornetto and Magnum.The company, which owns brands like Lux, Rin, Surf Excel, Pond’s, Dove, Horlicks, Bru, and Lipton, reported a turnover of 60,680 crore and a profit after tax of 10,644 crore in FY25.
