MUMBAI: 22nd November 2017 - IFCCI Annual Gala

As a part of the 40th anniversary celebration, IFCCI in association with Atout France had organized the biggest networking dinner, Indo-French Annual Gala (Mumbai Edition) on Wednesday, 22nd November 2017 in Mumbai.

The theme of the event is 'An Evening by the French Riviera'. Our aim was to transport our members to experience the enchanting exquisiteness of South of France as we recreated a private beach of St. Tropez at the Taj Lands End, Bandra with a view from the garden facing the Arabian Sea.

H.E. Mr. Alexandre Ziegler, Ambassador of France to India was the chief guest for the Gala. The profiles of the guests were all C-level members of the Chamber and the top industrialist and businessmen of the country.  We had approximately 280 guests attend this event.

Some of the highlights of this event include:

• Partnership with Moet and Chandon for a dedicated bar
• French Riviera theme and decor
• International entertainment by Club Med (Gentil Organisateur)
• A special lucky draw with prizes worth lakhs to be won

The super Prize winner won the following:

• 2 return Business Class tickets BOM-PAR-BOM by Air France
• 2 Eurail passes in First class by Rail Europe
• 1 day excursion in St. Tropez offered by the St. Tropez Tourist Office for 2 people
• 1 day excursion in Cannes by the Cannes Tourist Office for 2 people (including a Boat Trip to Ste Marguerite Island with entrances to the Musée de la Mer & the Fort Vauban / City Tour with the “Petit Train du Cinéma”/ Lunch at the Carlton Hotel Restaurant La Brasserie)
• 5 nights stay with The Leading Hotels Of The World: 3 Night stay in a Deluxe rooms Sea and Garden view + one dinner for two in their Gourmet restaurant at the Royal Riviera in St. Jean Cap Ferrat + 2 Night stay at the Negresco in Nice

The other lucky draw prizes included:

• Club Med stay for 7 nights, 2 pax in double room for ski resorts in France
• Two night stay for 2 pax  at La Villa Pondicherry (room & breakfast basis)
• Two night stay for 2 pax at Fairmont Jaipur (dinner inclusive)
• Hermes Scarf
• Parfums M. Micallef for 2 pax
• Nordic Kandie Chocolate Hamper

We would like to thank our sponsors for their support in making this evening a grand success.

• Gold Sponsors: Renault, Societe Generale
• Beverage Partner: Moet & Chandor
• Silver Sponsors: Credit Agricole, Legrand, Sanofi, SBI Mutual Fund, Total Oil India Pvt. Ltd.
• Gift Partners: Bonne Maman, Jean Claude Biguine, Nordic Kandie, M. Micallef
• Décor Partners: AGP World, Airstar, Liviano Lighting Systems