Mumbai Event report
IFCCI Session on Celebrating Indulgences: Indo-French Excellence in Crafting Food, Beverage & Lifestyle
IFCCI hosted a session on ‘Celebrating Indulgences: Indo-French Excellence in Crafting Food, Beverage & Lifestyle at Food Square, Mumbai on 5 Feb 2025
The Indo-French Chamber of Commerce & Industry (IFCCI), in association with Food Square India, successfully hosted an engaging session on ‘Celebrating Indulgences: Indo-French Excellence in Crafting Food, Beverage & Lifestyle’ on Wednesday, 5th February 2025 at Food Square, Mumbai.
The event brought together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and key stakeholders from the luxury food, beverage, fashion, and grooming sectors to explore the evolving landscape of premium consumer experiences.
The event commenced with a warm welcome by Ms. Shweta Pahuja, Regional Director (Western Region), IFCCI. The evening featured two fireside conversations, moderated respectively by Mr. Mayank Gupta, Co-Founder, Food Square India & Vice-Chairperson, IFCCI Retail Committee and Mr. Bharat Singhal, Founder, Bili Hu & Vice-Chairperson, IFCCI Consumer Goods & Services Committee, offering deep insights into the world of indulgences in Coffee, Cheese, Chocolate, Champagne, Fashion & Grooming.
The discussions revolved around consumer behaviour, evolving retail trends, and the role of premium brands in shaping indulgent experiences. Industry experts shared perspectives on navigating the retail landscape, crafting unique customer journeys, the fine balance between indulgence and commercial objectives and fostering Indo-French synergies in high-end consumer goods. Speakers emphasized on the need for storytelling and the power of immersive experiences in crafting memorable brand interactions, bridging indulgence with authenticity.
Panelists included -
· Mr. Satyen Momaya, CEO, Celio Future Fashion & Chairperson, IFCCI Retail Committee
· Mr. Samir Srivastav, CEO, Looks Salon, India
· Mr. Alamjit Singh Sekhon, General Manager - Southeast Asia, Fromageries Bel India
· Mr. Udit Toshniwal, Co-Founder & Creative Director, The Pant Project
· Ms. Fatima Mahimwala, Marketing Director, SMOOR Chocolates
· Ms. Apurva Gawande, Chief Curator, Curated Wines & Ex-Trade Ambassador, Chandon India, and
· Ms. Ashu Thakur, Founder & CEO, Ashu Thakur & Associates
The event concluded with networking over some artisanal cheeses, tea, coffee and some amazing mocktails.
Special thanks to Food Square India for hosting the event and Monin for their support as beverage partners.
The session was well-received by all the participants.
