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India Woos Estee Lauder, Showcases AI Vision in US Diplomacy Push

Indian Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, held productive discussions with Estee Lauder's CEO Stephane de La Faverie, welcoming the company's strong interest and commitment to expanding investments in India. The talks emphasized how such FDI strengthens India's economy and enhances domestic manufacturing capabilities. Separately, Kwatra outlined India's vision for AI, centered on a people-first approach and the democratization of technology around the pillars of people, planet, and progress. These engagements highlight India's dual focus on attracting global investment and shaping the global dialogue on impactful and inclusive artificial intelligence.

Key Points: India Envoy Talks Estee Lauder Investment, AI Summit Vision

  • Investment talks with Estee Lauder
  • Focus on FDI boosting economy
  • AI Summit's core pillars
  • Democratisation of AI for inclusive growth
  • Impact-led innovation strategy
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Welcomed their strong interest in India, says envoy Kwatra after talks with Estee Lauder CEO

Ambassador Vinay Kwatra meets Estee Lauder CEO, discusses FDI. Details India's people-first AI approach ahead of the AI Impact Summit.

"Welcomed their strong interest in the Indian market and commitment to expanding investments here. - Vinay Mohan Kwatra"

Washington DC, February 14

The Ambassador of India to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, held discussions on Friday with Stephane de La Faverie, President and CEO of Estee Lauder, focusing on investment opportunities in India.

Kwatra praised the company's interest in the Indian market and its commitment to expanding investments.

In a post on X, Ambassador said, "Following our meeting last year, had a very productive discussion with Stephane de La Faverie, President & CEO of Estee Lauder. Welcomed their strong interest in the Indian market and commitment to expanding investments here. FDI inflows strengthen our economy and enhance domestic manufacturing capabilities."

Earlier, on October 3, 2025, Kwatra met the team.

In a post on X, he said, "Had a wonderful meeting with Stephane de La Faverie, President and CEO of the Estee Lauder companies along with his team last week. Discussed their investments in the Indian market and the immense growth taking place in the personal care market space in India."

Earlier on February 2, Kwatra participated in a Pre-AI Summit panel discussion titled "Reflections on Paris and Prospects for New Delhi", organised by Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), alongside the Ambassador of France.

Sharing details of the engagement on X, Kwatra emphasised "Impact" as a core driver of the upcoming AI Summit in India.

He also outlined India's approach to artificial intelligence, sharing the country's perspective on "democratisation of AI" around people, planet and progress with the participating audience.

The discussion focused on advancing global dialogue on AI, with India underscoring impact-led innovation and inclusive growth as key pillars of its engagement ahead of the summit.

All these developments stem from engagements held on January 31, during which Kwatra also detailed India's people-first approach to artificial intelligence and the structure of the upcoming AI Impact Summit, noting that it is built around three core pillars focused on people, planet and progress.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good to see FDI talks, but I hope this investment also focuses on 'Make in India' and not just selling imported products at a premium. We need technology transfer and local manufacturing to truly benefit.
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Ananya R
The part about the AI Summit is equally important. India positioning itself at the forefront of ethical, people-first AI is a smart move. Impact-led innovation is the need of the hour. Kudos to the team!
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David E
As someone working in the tech sector here, the dual focus on attracting traditional FDI (like Estee Lauder) and shaping the future with the AI Summit shows a balanced and forward-looking economic strategy. Impressive.
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Shreya B
Hope the investments also consider Indian skin tones and beauty standards. Often global brands have a limited shade range. If they are serious about the Indian market, they need to cater to our diversity.
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Michael C
Ambassador Kwatra seems to be very active on multiple fronts - from cosmetics to cutting-edge AI diplomacy. It's a good sign when our envoys are engaging with both business and technology leaders to showcase India's potential.

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