L’Oréal Picks Hyderabad for Its First Global Tech Hub, Plans ₹3,500 Crore Investment

French beauty major L’Oréal has announced a major expansion of its global technology operations with the launch of its first Global Tech Hub in Hyderabad, India. Backed by an investment of over ₹3,500 crore (€350 million) by 2030, the new facility will focus on artificial intelligence, data science, and advanced digital technologies, positioning India at the core of L’Oréal’s global digital transformation strategy.

L’Oréal Announces First Global Tech Hub in Hyderabad

L’Oréal on Tuesday officially announced the establishment of its first-ever Global Tech Hub in Hyderabad, marking a significant milestone in the company’s global technology journey. The Hyderabad facility will function as a dedicated Beauty Tech hub, supporting L’Oréal’s worldwide operations through cutting-edge digital innovation.

The announcement came after discussions at the World Economic Forum 2026, where Nicolas Hieronimus, Chief Executive Officer of L’Oréal, met senior officials from the Government of Telangana, including IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu and Special Chief Secretary Sanjay Kumar.

₹3,500 Crore Investment and 2,000 High-Skilled Jobs

Major Long-Term Investment Plan

L’Oréal confirmed that it will invest more than ₹3,500 crore (€350 million) in the Hyderabad Tech Hub by 2030, making it one of the company’s largest technology investments in India to date.

Employment Generation

The new hub is expected to create approximately 2,000 high-skilled jobs, including roles for:

• AI specialists

• Data scientists

• Digital and software engineers

This aligns with India’s growing role as a global technology and innovation talent hub.

Focus on AI, Generative AI and Advanced Digital Technologies

According to L’Oréal, the Hyderabad Tech Hub will serve as a global centre of excellence for developing and scaling AI-powered beauty technologies.

Key Technology Areas

The hub will focus on:

• Artificial Intelligence (AI)

• Data science and analytics

• Generative AI

• Agent-based AI systems

• Advanced digital platforms supporting beauty tech solutions

The technologies developed in Hyderabad will be designed for global deployment across L’Oréal’s international markets.

Part of L’Oréal’s Global Technology Network

The Hyderabad Tech Hub will be fully integrated into L’Oréal’s global network of technology centres, which currently spans multiple countries, including:

• France

• United States

• China

• Singapore

• Spain

• Poland

• Canada

• Brazil

• Mexico

This integration reinforces India’s strategic importance in L’Oréal’s long-term global technology roadmap.

Aligned With 2026 India–France Year of Innovation

The project has been positioned as a flagship initiative under the 2026 India–France Year of Innovation, aimed at deepening technology collaboration between the two countries.

L’Oréal said the hub will focus on:

• Building AI-led digital solutions from India

• Strengthening cross-border technology collaboration

• Supporting local talent development while delivering global impact

Telangana Government Welcomes the Investment

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s Statement

Welcoming the project, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy said the investment aligns closely with the state’s long-term development vision.

"This partnership directly supports our ‘Telangana Rising: 2047 Vision’ by creating 2,000 high-value jobs and positioning our state as a global epicentre for AI and digital excellence," he said.

L’Oréal CEO Highlights India’s Strategic Importance

L’Oréal CEO Nicolas Hieronimus said the decision builds on the company’s three-decade presence in India and leverages the country’s strong technology and engineering ecosystem.

"We believe that the future of beauty lies at the intersection of science, technology and creativity, so Hyderabad will now sit at the heart of our AI and digital ambition. This first-of-its-kind Beauty Tech Hub reinforces our commitment to India’s growth and our leading role in the 2026 India-France Year of Innovation," he added.

State IT Leadership Emphasises AI Ecosystem Growth

IT Minister D. Sridhar Babu

State IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu said the project highlights Telangana’s efforts to attract global technology investments and co-create next-generation digital solutions with multinational companies.

Special Chief Secretary Sanjay Kumar

Sanjay Kumar, Special Chief Secretary, said the facility complements the state’s broader push to expand AI adoption across both government and industry, including the recently launched Telangana AI Hub.

Strengthening India’s Role in L’Oréal’s Global Transformation

With the Hyderabad Tech Hub, L’Oréal aims to:

• Deepen India’s role in its global digital transformation

• Scale AI innovation across beauty, science and technology

• Strengthen India’s position within its long-term global innovation strategy

The investment further reinforces Hyderabad’s reputation as one of India’s leading destinations for AI, data science, and global capability centres (GCCs).