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Indo-French Business Awards 2026 & Grand PRIX VIE
IFCCI in partnership with Business France India, organized the 8th edition of its flagship event the Indo-French Business Awards and Grand Prix VIE
Indo-French Business Awards 2026 & Grand PRIX VIE
The Indo-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IFCCI), in collaboration with the Embassy of France in India, Business France, CCEF, La French Tech India, and Team France Export, proudly hosted the 8th Edition of the Indo-French Business Awards (IFBA) 2026 and the Grand Prix VIE Awards 2026 on 1st April 2026 at the Embassy of France, New Delhi. Held under the esteemed patronage of H.E. Mr. Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India, the evening brought together close to 150 senior industry leaders, CEOs, CXOs, diplomats, and business executives to celebrate the shared vision, growth, and collaborative spirit that define the Indo-French business landscape.
The event commenced with a networking cocktail reception by the fountain at the Embassy, followed by a seated gala dinner. This edition was held in the spirit of the India-France Year of Innovation 2026 and introduced a brand-new category — Indo-French Innovation Partnership of the Year, honouring breakthrough cross-border collaborations between the two nations. This year witnessed over 95 nominations from across India and France, with the highest participation in the 'French Group of the Year' and ‘CSR Project of the Year’ categories.
Speaking at the event, H.E. Mr. Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India, remarked: "At a time when innovation is becoming the cornerstone of sustainable growth, it is encouraging to see companies and business leaders from both countries driving meaningful progress across sectors. As we celebrate the India-France Year of Innovation 2026, these achievements reflect our shared ambition to deepen collaboration in technology, industry, and sustainable development."
Mr. Jean Touboul, President of IFCCI and CEO of Pernod Ricard India, highlighted the Chamber’s expanding network and key initiatives during the recent Presidential visit, including the France-India Economic Report, a campaign with The Economic Times, and the launch of the Indo-French Innovation Network, alongside stronger engagement with Indian ministries
Ms. Payal S. Kanwar, Director General of IFCCI, added: "These awards celebrate not only excellence, but also the growing strength of Indo-French synergies. Over the past eight years, the Indo-French Business Awards have evolved into a premier platform for recognising excellence in Indo-French cooperation and honouring the outstanding achievements of French and Indian companies and individuals. These collaborations are poised to deepen further, driving new breakthroughs and strengthening industrial partnerships across sectors."
WINNERS – INDO-FRENCH BUSINESS AWARDS 2026:
| S. No. | Category | Winner Name |
| 1 | French Group of the Year | Air Liquide India Pvt. Ltd. |
| 2 | Indo-French Innovation Partnership of the Year (New Category) | ENGIE India Pvt. Ltd. |
| 3 | Entrepreneur of the Year | Monique Patisserie LLP |
| 4 | SME of the Year | Nutrivita Foods Private Limited |
| 5 | Jury Special | Schneider Electric India |
| 6 | Choose France – Best Indian Investment in France | Tata Consultancy Services |
| 7 | La French Tech India | H Company |
| 8 | Personality of the Year | Leena Nair CBE, Global CEO, Chanel |
| 9 | CSR Project of the Year | STMicroelectronics Foundation India (Project: Digital Unify) |
WINNERS – GRAND PRIX VIE AWARDS 2026
Organised by Business France, the Grand Prix VIE Awards honoured outstanding young French professionals working in India under the V.I.E programme.
- Prix du Leadership "Chalo, Let's Go!" — Alice Robichet, V.I.E at Santos
- Prix France–India Bridge — Léo Castaing, V.I.E at Thales
- Grand Prix V.I.E / V.I.A Inde – Jugaad ~ Innovation — Clara Feuvrier, V.I.E at MBDA
Ms. Rishika Roy, Deputy Director, North, IFCCI, delivered the Vote of Thanks, expressing gratitude to all attendees, jury members, partners, and the Embassy for their support in making the evening a success.
The event was moderated by Ms. Aarushi Gautam, Sr. Manager — Committees & Events (North), IFCCI.
The venue featured elegant décor, a networking cocktail, seated dinner, and immersive experiences, including the Innovation Portal showcase, Essilor Luxottica’s AIWear kiosk, and a QR code dessert experience blending tradition with innovation in true Indo-French style.
The ceremony concluded with an open networking session, allowing attendees to connect, collaborate, and strengthen Indo-French partnerships.
Special thanks to our Event Partners
- Banking Partner — HSBC
- Platinum Partner — EssilorLuxottica
- Gold Partner — Roquette
- Silver Partner — Soufflet Malt
- Event Partner — AZB & Partners
- Knowledge Partner — EY
- V.I.E Partners — Air France, CCEF, D'Ascoli, La French Tech India, Nicomatic, Soufflet Malt
- Supporting Partners — La French Tech India, Team France Export
- Décor Partner — Events by Sahiba
- Gifting Partners — D'You, Gioia, Muraba Butiik, The Charm Shop
