L’Oréal announces its first global tech hub in Hyderabad at the World Economic Forum
L’Oréal today announced the launch of its first global Tech Hub located in Hyderabad, India. The announcement followed a high-level meeting at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026 between D. Sridhar Babu, Hon’ble Minister for IT, Electronics & Industries, Sanjay Kumar, Special Chief Secretary, Government of Telangana and Nicolas Hieronimus, CEO of L’Oréal.
This first-of-its-kind Beauty Tech hub will serve as a flagship for crafting the next generation of AI-powered beauty innovation and services. With an initial investment of over ₹3,500 Crores (€350 million) through 2030, the hub is set to become a global powerhouse, unleashing the potential of Data, AI, Generative AI, and Agentic AI, alongside emerging technologies. The hub will create 2,000 highly skilled advanced tech jobs including AI specialists, tech engineers, and data scientists, and will accelerate the delivery of state-of-the-art, AI-powered beauty solutions at scale.
The landmark partnership with the State of Telangana stands as a major milestone in the 2026 India-France Year of Innovation, strengthening the technological ties and collaborative spirit between the two nations. The strategic alliance is an investment in infrastructure and human potential—upskilling local talent to build “from India, for the world” beauty solutions in AI, Generative AI, and Agentic AI. By anchoring this Tech Hub in Hyderabad, L’Oréal will actively contribute to the state’s growth in digital and tech excellence and high-skilled tech talent.
The India Tech Hub will play a key role in L’Oréal’s integrated global AI and Tech network – alongside tech hubs in France, USA, China, Singapore, Spain, Poland, Canada, Brazil and Mexico – to foster a culture of mutual enrichment to co-create the future of beauty tech.
Welcoming the landmark partnership, Revanth Reddy, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Telangana, said: “We are delighted that L’Oréal has chosen Hyderabad for its new global tech hub, a decision that reflects the deep confidence global leaders place in Telangana’s innovation ecosystem and highly skilled talent pool. 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.”
Nicolas Hieronimus, CEO, L’Oréal, said: “For over 31 years, L’Oréal has been deeply committed to India. Building on this legacy, we are harnessing India’s world-class tech and AI engineering expertise to power our new global Tech Hub. 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.”
D. Sridhar Babu, Hon’ble Minister for IT, Electronics & Industries, Government of Telangana, said: “L’Oréal’s decision to establish its new global tech hub in Hyderabad is a powerful endorsement of Telangana’s ability to attract world-leading innovation. This collaboration exemplifies the ‘Telangana Rising: 2047 Vision’ — a vision where global enterprises co-create next-generation technology with our extraordinary local talent. By aligning beauty with cutting-edge AI, data, and engineering, L’Oréal is not only shaping the future of its industry but also contributing to our state’s journey as a global hub for digital excellence and innovation-led growth.”
Sanjay Kumar, Special Chief Secretary, Government of Telangana, said: “Telangana is executing a clear and deliberate strategy to accelerate AI adoption at scale—across government, industry, and society. The establishment of L’Oréal’s Global Tech Hub aligns seamlessly with our newly formed Telangana AI Hub, which is designed to serve as a catalyst for applied AI, advanced data engineering, and next-generation digital capabilities. Together, these initiatives reinforce Hyderabad’s position as a global center where cutting-edge AI innovation is built, deployed, and scaled for the world.”
With this announcement, L’Oréal reaffirms its commitment to India as a strategic partner in its global transformation, ensuring that the next frontier of beauty is shaped by Indian innovation.