Brands
L’Oréal appoints Abhijit Chatterjee as India Tech Hub CTO
HYDERABAD: L’Oréal has tapped Abhijit Chatterjee as chief technology officer for its India Tech Hub, placing Hyderabad firmly at the centre of the global beauty major’s technology ambitions.
Chatterjee steps into the role at a moment when beauty and technology are increasingly inseparable. Based in Hyderabad, he will lead strategic technology initiatives while strengthening the India Tech Hub across infrastructure, modernisation and digital operations. The appointment signals L’Oréal’s intent to scale India not just as a delivery centre, but as a global engine for innovation.
The move follows the recent announcement of L’Oréal’s Global Tech Hub at the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos. The Hyderabad hub is positioned as the company’s first global Beauty Tech flagship and a highlight of the 2026 India France Year of Innovation. Designed to shape the next generation of technology powered beauty, the hub will tap into India’s deep technology talent to deliver impact at a global scale.
Calling the role a “new chapter in Hyderabad”, Chatterjee said he looks forward to building the foundation of the hub and scaling it into a centre of excellence with worldwide influence. He also acknowledged the support of L’Oréal’s global leadership and the Government of Telangana in welcoming the company into the state’s growing innovation ecosystem.
Chatterjee brings over two decades of global technology leadership to L’Oréal. Before joining the beauty giant, he headed IT infrastructure at H&M, where he drove large scale modernisation, cloud optimisation and automation programmes. His earlier stints include senior technology leadership roles at Intel, Visa, Rakuten and Accenture, spanning global operations, digital transformation and enterprise infrastructure.
With Chatterjee at the helm, L’Oréal’s Hyderabad Tech Hub is set to become a place where code meets creativity and where the future of beauty quietly takes shape, one smart system at a time.
Brands
Home Essentials raises Rs 70 Cr in pre-series B round
360 One Asset leads funding as D2C brand scales stores and supply chain
GURGAON: Home Essentials, a fast-rising direct-to-consumer brand in India’s home and kitchen space, has secured Rs 70 crore in a pre-series B funding round led by 360 One Asset, with participation from existing backer India Quotient.
The fresh capital is set to fuel the company’s next phase of growth, with a clear focus on offline expansion, supply chain muscle, and sharper product innovation. Over the next three years, the brand plans to scale revenue to Rs 500 crore and reach five million Indian households.
Founded in 2024 by brothers Tanishq Jain and Divyam Jain in Gwalior, Home Essentials has moved swiftly from small-town start-up to national contender. Built on a simple but compelling idea that Indian homes deserve products that are practical, pleasing to the eye, and fairly priced, the company has carved out a niche between high-end luxury labels and no-name utility goods.
From airtight storage solutions to ergonomic loose furniture, its design-first approach has struck a chord with a young, aspirational consumer base. In under two years, the brand has served more than a million customers while maintaining strong unit economics and a clear path to profitability.
Offline retail now forms a key part of the growth blueprint. The company plans to operate 20 stores across India by the end of the year, strengthening its omnichannel presence and bringing its tactile, experiential format to both Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities.
360 One Asset senior fund manager Sumit Jain said, the brand is reshaping a highly fragmented category with products that combine aesthetics and function. He noted that the founders have demonstrated disciplined execution and capital efficiency while building a business that resonates with modern Indian households.
India Quotient partner Madhukar Sinha, added that the firm backed Home Essentials early after identifying a clear gap in the market for thoughtfully designed yet affordable home utilities. He said the new funding would help the company expand its catalogue and broaden its national reach.
For Home Essentials co-founder and CEO Tanishq Jain, the mission is straightforward but ambitious. He said the company aims to become the go-to destination for well-designed home and kitchen essentials, with experiential stores reinforcing what began as a strong online play.
Co-founder and chief marketing officer Divyam Jain, emphasised that winning in India’s D2C space requires more than sharp branding. A deep understanding of consumer aspiration, tight supply chain control, and operational efficiency are just as vital, he said, describing 360 ONE Asset and India Quotient as partners in building a high-performance organisation.
In a category long defined by cluttered shelves and uneven quality, Home Essentials is betting that good design, fair pricing, and disciplined execution can turn everyday living into a more polished affair.
