L’Oréal India has inaugurated its largest Beauty Skilling Centre in Mumbai and simultaneously released its first Socio-Economic Impact Report, reinforcing its focus on workforce development and inclusive growth within the beauty industry. The launch took place in the presence of Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal.
Spanning 4,267 square feet, the new facility has been established under L’Oréal’s Beauty for a Better Life initiative and is expected to provide training to approximately 3,000 people each year. Developed in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the centre aims to create employment pathways for women from underserved communities through professional beauty education.
Working alongside non-governmental organisations and industry partners, the centre will offer programmes in hairdressing, makeup and beauty services, helping participants develop skills aligned with the needs of the salon and professional beauty sector.
Commenting on the initiative, Aseem Kaushik, Non-Executive Chairman of L’Oréal India, said the company views skill development as a key component of its broader commitment to creating sustainable and inclusive opportunities. He noted that the expanding beauty industry is generating increasing demand for trained professionals across service, retail and entrepreneurial segments. According to Kaushik, the new centre is designed to equip participants with industry-relevant expertise and improve access to long-term career opportunities.
Alongside the launch, L’Oréal India unveiled its first Socio-Economic Impact Study, prepared by Paris-based economic consultancy Asterès using its proprietary impact assessment model. The report found that every direct job created by L’Oréal India supports an additional 39.5 jobs across the wider economy, contributing to an estimated 90,500 jobs nationwide in areas such as retail and logistics.
Jacques Lebel, Managing Director of L’Oréal India, stated that the company aims to expand access to quality professional training and support the development of future beauty professionals and entrepreneurs. He added that the initiative reflects the company’s confidence in India’s growing beauty sector and its talent potential.
Established in India in 1994, L’Oréal India employs more than 1,800 people across its corporate offices, manufacturing facilities, and research and innovation centres. The company manufactures 95% of the products it sells domestically within India and exports finished products from its Indian facilities to 25 international markets. Its portfolio currently includes 37 global beauty brands.
