HUL rolls out 2-day WFH, accelerates EV fleet shift on Modi austerity push

Hindustan Unilever has permitted partial work-from-home and is scaling EV adoption across its supply chain after PM Modi's fuel-conservation appeal. Foreign travel is curtailed and 97% of operational energy is now renewable. HDFC Bank, IndusInd and Axis are echoing the WFH move, with a 30-day review window.

— Source publishedWed, 20 May, 2026, 15:23 IST·First seen Wed, 20 May, 2026, 16:09 IST·Source NDTV Profit

What happened

Hindustan Unilever · HUL has permitted partial work-from-home and is scaling up EV adoption across its supply chain in response to PM Modi's austerity and

Key facts

  • 97% renewable energy
  • 2 days WFH
  • 30 days review

Why this matters

Scout EV fleet partners and last-mile electrification targets now, as FMCG and BFSI majors signal a coordinated procurement wave under Modi's austerity push.