The Indo-French Chamber of Commerce & Industry (IFCCI) was delighted to host the 𝑺𝒖𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒓 𝑵𝒆𝒕𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑪𝒐𝒄𝒌𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒍 on Wednesday, 20th May 2026 in Pune, bringing together distinguished business leaders, industry professionals and members of the Indo-French business community. Set in a warm and engaging atmosphere, the evening provided an excellent platform for meaningful conversations, exchange of ideas, strengthening professional relationships and exploring new opportunities for collaboration. IFCCI extends its heartfelt thanks to all our members and guests for joining us and contributing to the success of this memorable evening. #ifcci #ifccievents Payal S. Kanwar | Shweta Pahuja | Rucha D. | Sharvari Balike
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The Indo-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry has been serving the interests of the French business community in India for more than 46 years. IFCCI belongs to a worldwide network of 126 French Chambers (CCIFI) in 96 countries with over 37,000 companies. With close to 800 Indian and French member companies spread across India and France and a total network of more than 6,500 individual members, IFCCI is the most active bilateral Chamber of India. Headquartered in Mumbai, IFCCI has four other offices in New Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, and one representation in Pune. IFCCI provides versatile services ranging from Business Promotion, Advocacy, Business Centres & Support, B2B & B2G Meetings, HR & Recruitment Services, Events, Strategic Communication Support & access to Global Online Directory.
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𝗔𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲-𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! The Indo-French Chamber of Commerce & Industry (IFCCI), in collaboration with Mexens ex.Technique Solaire, and with the support of Atal Innovation Mission Official (AIM), NITI Aayog, is proud to launch another Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) in a school in Noida, benefitting over 350 students from Grades 6th to 9th, providing them with access to innovation-driven learning, hands-on STEAM education, robotics, electronics, 3D printing, coding, and problem-solving opportunities. The Atal Tinkering Lab initiative under AIM, NITI Aayog, has been instrumental in transforming schools into spaces of creativity and innovation, encouraging students to think critically and develop solutions for real-world challenges from an early age. Through this initiative, students will gain exposure to emerging technologies and experiential learning, while fostering scientific curiosity and entrepreneurial thinking among young minds. A special highlight of the initiative was the employee engagement activity, where employees from both Mexens and IFCCI joined hands alongwith the school children towards beautifying the classrooms through creative wall art. We extend our sincere gratitude to Mexens and AIM for their commitment towards such impactful interventions that strengthen India’s innovation ecosystem at the grassroots level. #ATL #AtalTinkeringLab #AIM #NITIAayog #Education #Innovation #STEM #CSR #IFCCI #Mexens #Noida #FutureReady #YouthEmpowerment Payal S. Kanwar | Yohann Samuel | Aarushi Gautam | Jyothsna Rao | Jyotsna Mansukhani | Ishie Pasricha | Abdul Azeem | Manu Bishnoi | Neha Kaushik
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𝗜𝗙𝗖𝗖𝗜 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗼-𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 & 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 Post 2/2 Carrying forward the momentum of our maiden edition, and as part of the broader 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗙𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 initiative curated under the high patronage of the Embassy of France in India, 𝗜𝗙𝗖𝗖𝗜 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 reflected deep collaboration across key French institutional and education stakeholders, including Campus France India, France Alumni, Alliance Française de Delhi, The French Institute in India and Indo-French Chamber of Commerce & Industry (IFCCI), with a shared vision of strengthening student mobility, employability, and long-term professional connections between France and India. This year’s edition received 𝟱𝟱𝟬+ 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 from alumni from French Higher Education Institutes, students of Alliance Française and former English Language Assistants, reflecting growing interest in career opportunities within the Indo-French business ecosystem. From this pool, 𝟵𝟬 shortlisted candidates attended the event, creating a focused platform for meaningful talent engagement. We extend our sincere gratitude to our academic and institutional partners - ESSEC Business School, EDHEC Business School, emlyon business school, OMNES Education, and IÉSEG School of Management, for their strong support to this important initiative and bringing together a strong cohort of French-educated Indian professionals and alumni. The key highlight of the evening was the 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, where shortlisted candidates, alumni, and young professionals directly engaged with leading French and Indo-French companies in a 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 format to explore emerging career opportunities and gain visibility into evolving talent requirements across sectors. The evening concluded with 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀, creating a dynamic platform for higher education institutions, alumni, corporates, and ecosystem stakeholders to connect. Through Bonjour Talents, IFCCI remains committed to building a stronger and more sustainable Indo-French talent pipeline. Thanking our partners: Title Partners - ENGIE India | Sopra Steria | DLF Luxury (DLF Emporio | THE CHANAKYA) HR Committee Knowledge Patrons - Airbus | Air Liquide Academia Partners - ESSEC Business School | EDHEC Business School | emlyon business school | OMNES Education | IÉSEG School of Management Institutional Partners - Campus France India | Alliance Française de Delhi #IFCCI #BonjourTalents2026 #TeamFrance #FrenchHigherEducation #IndoFrench #TalentPipeline #Employability #FranceIndia Payal S. Kanwar | Prof. Nicolas G. | Eloïse Ondet | Stéphanie Orfila | patricia loison | Frédéric Wolska | Florent Mangin | Estelle David | Grégor Trumel | Émilie JACAMENT | Maud LE BARS | Sophie Collet | Dr. Mohit Anand | Golda Malhotra | Nilesh Gaikwad | Gaurav Arya | Shubhi MALIK
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🚀𝗜𝗙𝗖𝗖𝗜 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 | 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 This week, we feature GEODIS, a leading global logistics provider delivering innovative and sustainable supply chain solutions worldwide. 📍 In India since 1998 👥 1000+ employees in India 🌍 Presence across nearly 170 countries 📈 €10.6 Billion global revenue in 2025 🏢 India HQ: Gurugram ▶️ Key Services: Air, Ocean & Road Freight | Warehousing & Fulfilment | Project Logistics | Reverse Logistics 🚚 Serving 7,000+ clients across Automotive, FMCG, Healthcare, Retail, Aerospace & Defence sectors 📦 Operates over 22,000 sqm of warehouse space across strategic locations in India 💡 GEODIS Centre of Excellence in Bangalore provides 24x7 multilingual supply chain visibility and performance monitoring 🏅 Certified with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, IATA CEIV Pharma, AEO, TAPA TSR & FSR 🌱 Strong commitment towards sustainability and CSR through initiatives focused on skills development, sanitation, safe drinking water, and environmental sustainability #IFCCI #BusinessSpotlight #FrenchCompaniesInIndia #GEODIS #Logistics #SupplyChain #Innovation #Sustainability #Warehousing #GlobalLogistics #IndoFrenchPartnership #FranceInIndia Payal S. Kanwar | Priyank Prakash | Anuja Sharma | Kinjalkini Madan | Siddharth Sharma | Divija Sikka | Chris Cahill | Michele Tan | Gospel Ngaihte | Sougata Banerjee
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𝗜𝗙𝗖𝗖𝗜 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲-𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗼-𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 Post 1/2 The Indo-French Chamber of Commerce & Industry (IFCCI) successfully organised the second edition of Bonjour Talents 2026, in collaboration with The French Institute in India (IFI), under the patronage of the French Embassy in India / Ambassade de France en Inde, in New Delhi on Friday, 15th May. Building on the success of the inaugural edition in Bengaluru last year, this year’s forum returned bigger and stronger, bringing together leading Indo-French employers & a curated cohort of French alumni & bi-cultural professionals. The evening commenced with a Welcome Address by Ms. Payal S. Kanwar, Director General, IFCCI, followed by Special Remarks from Mr. Damien Syed, Deputy Chief of Mission, French Embassy in India / Ambassade de France en Inde, highlighting the importance of encouraging stronger synergies between the French & Indian communities through education, talent mobility and long-term professional collaboration. This was followed by the Employer Branding Fireside Chat, where senior business and HR leaders shared their India growth priorities, evolving talent requirements, and the role of Indo-French talent in supporting their future ambitions. We sincerely thank our participating companies for their strong engagement & support: Airbus, Air Liquide, bioMérieux, ENGIE India, Dassault Aviation, Louis Vuitton, DLF Luxury (DLF Emporio | THE CHANAKYA), NAVAL GROUP, Sopra Steria and Societe Generale. A key highlight of the event was the launch of Louis Vuitton’s HORIZONS Graduate Program by Mr. Karthick Palanisamy, Business & Client Experience Leader, Louis Vuitton. The fireside conversations featured: 🔹 Mr. Dhananjay kumar, Head Corporate & Regulatory Affairs, ESG & Project Development, ENGIE India 🔹 Dr. Katan Hirachand, Chief Executive and Chief Country Officer, Société Générale India 🔹 Ms. Mavika Bhatnagar, Deputy General Manager – Marketing, DLF Luxury 🔹 Ms. Radhika Goyat, Director HR, India and South Asia, bioMérieux 🔹 Mr. Rajiv Singh, Senior Director, Sopra Steria 🔹 Ms. Snehalata Deshmukh, CHRO and Data Protection Officer, Naval Group India 🔹 Ms. Virginia Aranzazu Bauza Iraola, CHRO Airbus India and South Asia & Head of Bengaluru Site at Airbus The evening also featured special remarks by Ms. Anshika Khandelwal, Senior Trade Advisor, Business France, sharing insights on the VIE (Volontariat International en Entreprise) Programme and its role in promoting international professional opportunities and Indo-French talent mobility. Thanking Prof. Nicolas G., Eloïse Ondet, Stéphanie Orfila and The French Institute in India for their strong support and commitment to this initiative! #IFCCI #BonjourTalents2026 #IndoFrench #TalentCommunity #EmployerBranding #FranceIndia #CareerFair
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Education, sustainability, and community impact came together meaningfully through the launch of 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗘𝗱𝘂-𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 – 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 & 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲, a collaborative CSR initiative by Socomec Group in partnership with Indo-French Chamber of Commerce & Industry (IFCCI), with the support of Indian Society for Applied Research Development (ISARD) and Khushiyaan Foundation. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀: 🔹Supporting continued primary education for children 🔹Promoting sustainability through solar-powered schools 🔹Encouraging responsible plastic waste management and upcycling As part of the project, plastic waste collected from Prabhadevi and Dadar beaches in Mumbai is being transformed into useful community products such as school benches, tables, and chairs, turning environmental challenges into sustainable solutions. Additionally, 7 schools across Noida, Greater Noida, and Chennai have been supported through solarization initiatives, helping create cleaner and more sustainable learning environments for students. A special highlight of the initiative was the active participation of employees from Socomec Group, Khushiyaan Foundation, Indian Society for Applied Research Development (ISARD), and Indo-French Chamber of Commerce & Industry (IFCCI), reflecting the power of collective action and employee engagement in driving meaningful social impact. #CSR #Education #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #Solarization #PlasticWasteManagement #CommunityImpact #SOCOMEC #IFCCI #ProjectEduSustain Payal S. Kanwar | Yohann Samuel | Aarushi Gautam | Abdul Azeem | Chinuu Kwatra | Jyothsna Rao | Arun Kumar Rai | Bansi Bhavsar | Apoorva Sharma | Tracy Fernandes | Aishwarya Venkatramani | Harshi Jain | Sanish Varghese | Meenu Singhal | Nida Khanam | Anamika Shukla | Shivam Varshney | Neeti Mahajan | Shivam Dixit | Sankar Subramanian | Dhiraj Padhi | Sandeep Lakshminarayanan | Niraj Rathod
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The Indo-French Chamber of Commerce & Industry (IFCCI) is organizing a Summer Networking Cocktail on Wednesday, 20th May 2026 in Pune. Join us for a vibrant summer evening of refreshing conversations, meaningful networking and new opportunities for collaboration. 🗓️ Wednesday, 20th May 2026 🕖 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM 📍 Pune 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗲𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘅: • IFCCI Members – ₹3,300 (All Inclusive) • Non-Members – ₹4,800 (All Inclusive) Prior registration mandatory | If you’re based outside Pune, please nominate your colleagues in the city Request you to kindly RSVP to communication-pune@ifcci.org.in with the following details: Name, Designation, Company Name, Contact No. and Email ID. Looking forward to your presence! Payal S. Kanwar | Shweta Pahuja | Rucha D. | Sharvari Balike #ifcci #ifccievents
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The Indo-French Chamber of Commerce & Industry (IFCCI) is proud to present the 3rd Edition of the 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗼-𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗲, held under the aegis of the IFCCI Committees, on Friday, 12 June 2026 at The Leela Palace Chennai. Organized in partnership with the Consulate General of France in Pondicherry & Chennai, this edition is being hosted under the aegis of the India–France Year of Innovation, highlighting the shared commitment of both nations toward sustainable, innovation-driven growth. As a chamber dedicated to strengthening Indo-French economic cooperation, IFCCI aims to position this conclave as a strategic platform for dialogue, collaboration, and impactful action in sustainability. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲 : 🔹Panel Discussions featuring industry leaders, #policymakers, and #sustainability experts on - - Advancing Net-Zero Buildings: An Integrated Strategy Across Design, Construction, and Operations - Future Forward: Exploring Emerging Trends and Next-Gen Innovations 🔹Wall of Innovation showcasing sustainable solutions and products (Exclusive to sponsors and participating start-ups of the Start-up Recognition Award) 🔹Climate Fresk Workshop — an engaging and interactive session designed to build awareness and understanding of climate change 🔹Start-up Recognition Award celebrating organizations and initiatives demonstrating excellence in sustainable practices 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/gZMUpmUz 📍𝗦𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 (𝟭𝟭 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲) 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁-𝗚𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗶 Join us as we bring together businesses, innovators, policymakers, and sustainability leaders to drive meaningful conversations and collaborative action toward a more sustainable future. For sponsorship opportunities, email bhuvaneshwari.rb@ifcci.org.in To RSVP for the event and the concurrent activities, rammya.basu@ifcci.org.in 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝗧𝗼: ▪️Platinum sponsor – Saint-Gobain Group in India ▪️Knowledge Partner – Planet Material Labs ▪️Silver Sponsor - PRECIA MOLEN INDIA PVT LTD ▪️Start-up Ecosystem Partner – The Sustainability Mafia ▪️Gifting Partner – HelpUsGreen ▪️Learning and Engagement Partner – High Environmental & Social Impact India #ifcci #ifccievents #Indofrenchsustainabilityconclave2026 Payal S. Kanwar | Bhuvaneshwari Rajendra Babu | Rammya Basu
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At the Indo-French Investment Conclave held in Bhopal on 12th May, organised by the Indo-French Chamber of Commerce & Industry (IFCCI) in collaboration with MP Industrial Development Corporation (MPIDC) and the French Embassy in India / Ambassade de France en Inde of France in India, the discussions extended well beyond the conference hall, reflecting the growing depth and momentum of the Indo-French partnership in Madhya Pradesh. The Conference commenced with Welcome Remarks by Ms. Rishika Roy, Deputy Director (North), IFCCI followed by an insightful presentation by Mr. Raghwendra Singh, Principal Secretary, Department of Industrial Policy and Investment Promotion, Govt. of Madhya Pradesh, showcasing the state’s investor-friendly ecosystem and immense sectoral opportunities. A key highlight of the afternoon was an engaging Panel Discussion on “Unlocking Madhya Pradesh: Policy, Partnerships & Pathways for Sustainable Investment”, moderated by Ms. Axelle Blanchard, Embassy of France in India who was in discussion with Mr. Jean-Marc Leclercq, CEO India, Soufflet Malt, Dr. Kalirajan Sivagnana, Managing Director, EDF Nuclear Projects, Mr. Nakul Verma, Sr. Director - Public Affairs, Sanofi and Mr. Aaditya Vidyarthi, Director – Cities & Public Services, Dassault Systèmes. The panel reflected on how French expertise and the state’s infrastructure and industrial ambition can together build future-ready growth models. Attended by over 150 delegates, the Conclave also witnessed the presentation of several EoIs and MoUs in the presence of Mr. Chetanya Kasyap, Hon’ble Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of Madhya Pradesh and H.E. Mr. Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India. On the sidelines, focused B2B and B2G meetings between French companies, government officials and Indian stakeholders facilitated direct dialogue on potential partnerships and future projects in the state. Later in the evening, a high-level roundtable meeting was hosted by Dr. Mohan Yadav, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh at his residence where discussions centred around strengthening industrial partnerships and exploring long-term investment opportunities. Beyond business discussions, the Govt. of MP hosted a welcome dinner for the delegation on the 11th of May at Jehan Numa Palace, Bhopal and the delegation experienced the cultural richness of Madhya Pradesh through curated visits to the Tribal Museum and Bhimbetka Rock Shelters, offering them a deeper connect with the state’s heritage and cultural diversity. 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀: - Platinum Partner: GEODIS - Gold Partners: Dassault Systèmes | Sanofi | Vernet Group - Silver Partner: Legum Solis in association with GRATA International - Supporting Partners: French Treasury in South Asia & India | French Foreign Trade Advisors (CCEF) | Confederation of Indian Industry | Global Investment and Trade Advisors (GITA) #IFCCI #ifccievents
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𝗜𝗙𝗖𝗖𝗜 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗵𝘆𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗵 On the sidelines of the 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗼-𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗵𝘆𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗵 organized by Indo-French Chamber of Commerce & Industry (IFCCI) in partnership with MP Industrial Development Corporation (MPIDC) and with the support of the French Embassy in India / Ambassade de France en Inde on 12 May 2026, a high-level roundtable was held between Dr. Mohan Yadav, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, H.E. Mr. Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India, and a delegation of 20+ French companies exploring opportunities in the state. Ms. Payal S. Kanwar, Director General of IFCCI, welcomed the dignitaries and highlighted the importance of strengthening Indo-French economic cooperation at the state level, alongside the recently signed MoU between IFCCI and MPIDC aimed at fostering long-term collaboration. The Government of Madhya Pradesh presented the state’s key sectoral opportunities, investor-friendly ecosystem, Ease of Doing Business framework, and upcoming policy developments aimed at strengthening the state’s attractiveness for business investments. Further to this, French companies that had earlier in the day submitted their Expressions of Interest (EOIs) during the conclave, presented their activities and business propositions to the Hon’ble Chief Minister and senior state officials across sectors including #mobility, #education, #manufacturing, renewable energy, #healthcare, #agriculture, #engineering, and advanced technologies. The participating companies that presented their interests included POMA Ropeways, aivancity School of AI & Data for Business & Society, Dassault Systèmes, Soufflet Malt, SYSTRA India, ENGIE, Tesca Group, and Sanofi, among other French investors that attended the meeting. Addressing the delegation, H.E. Mr. Thierry Mathou emphasized the growing strategic partnership between France and India, particularly highlighting Madhya Pradesh as an emerging destination for French collaboration and investment. Dr. Mohan Yadav, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, thanked the French delegation for their confidence in the state and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fostering strong international partnerships and continued collaboration with French industry. The meeting was attended by senior state Government officials, 𝗠𝗿. 𝗔𝗻𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴 𝗝𝗮𝗶𝗻, 𝗜𝗔𝗦, Chief Secretary, 𝗠𝗿. 𝗥𝗮𝗴𝗵𝘄𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗵, 𝗜𝗔𝗦, Principal Secretary, DIPIP and 𝗠𝗿. 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘂𝗹𝗶 𝗦𝗵𝘂𝗸𝗹𝗮, MD, MPIDC. #IFCCI #IndoFrenchPartnership #MadhyaPradesh #FranceIndia #Investment #EconomicCooperation #FrenchCompanies #MPIDC #Business #Innovation #Sustainability #Manufacturing #Healthcare #Energy #Mobility Payal S. Kanwar | Axelle Blanchard | Shweta Pahuja | Rishika Roy | Priyank Prakash | Aarushi Gautam | Anuja Sharma
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