L'Oréal Plans to Dramatically Expand its Indian Operations within a Few Years, as per the Global CEO's Statement.
Title: L'Oreal's Ambitious Plans for India: Doubling Business in India's Exploding Beauty Market
Highlights
- L'Oreal eyes India as a key strategic market, aiming to double its business in the world's fastest-growing beauty market.
- To meet this objective, L'Oreal plans to beef up its manufacturing operations in India, making it a hub for both domestic sales and exports.
- L'Oreal India, a subsidiary of the French giant L'Oreal SA, already offers a broad range of products, including L'Oreal Paris, Garnier, Maybelline New York, and NYX Professional Makeup.
L'Oréal, the multinational cosmetics conglomerate, has its eyes set on India, viewing the country as a prime strategic market. With rapid growth in the beauty industry, L'Oréal plans to more than double its business in India over the next couple of years.
Currently, L'Oréal manufacturers around 500 million units annually in India, with about 95% of those products sold locally. The remaining units are primarily exported to countries like those in the Gulf region, where hair and skincare products are in high demand[1][5]. L'Oréal India manages a diverse portfolio of brands, including L'Oréal Paris, Garnier, Maybelline New York, and NYX Professional Makeup from its Consumer division, as well as luxury brands such as Kiehl's, Lancôme, and Yves Saint Laurent Beauté[1].
To meet its ambitious growth targets, L'Oréal intends to expand its factories to increase production capacity, focusing on manufacturing products both for domestic consumption and for export to broader regions[1][3][5]. The company also plans to increase exports from India, leveraging its existing manufacturing base to supply products to neighboring countries and beyond[1][5].
India's beauty market is projected to grow significantly, reaching $30 billion by 2027 or $34 billion by 2028. L'Oréal sees India as a key strategic market and aims to capture a larger share of this growing industry[1][5]. To this end, the company has recently invested in two local Indian brands—Deconstruct (skincare) and Arata (hair care)—through its fund Bold, which focuses on minority stakes in innovative beauty startups[1].
Overall, L'Oréal's expansion in India promises to significantly enhance its presence in the Indian beauty market. With a focus on manufacturing, exports, and strategic investments in local brands, L'Oréal aims to cement its position as a key player in India's rapidly evolving beauty industry.
[1] Enrichment Data: "L'Oreal India invests in local brands Arata and Deconstruct" - Economic Times, June 3, 2025[2] Enrichment Data: "L'Oreal aims to double its business in India within 2 years" - Business Standard, June 3, 2025[3] Enrichment Data: "L'Oreal expands manufacturing in India" - Financial Express, June 3, 2025[4] Enrichment Data: "L'Oreal plans to increase exports from India" - Live Mint, June 3, 2025[5] Enrichment Data: "India's beauty market projected to reach $34 billion by 2028" - Hindustan Times, May 31, 2025
- L'Oréal, aiming to capture a larger share in India's projected $34 billion beauty market by 2028, plans to double its business in the country within the next couple of years.
- To achieve this growth, L'Oréal intends to increase its manufacturing capacity in India, not only for domestic sales but also for exports to wider regions.
- In addition to bolstering its manufacturing operations, L'Oréal India is making strategic investments in local brands like Deconstruct (skincare) and Arata (hair care) to expand its personal-finance and business prospects in India's burgeoning beauty market.
