Bangalore Event report
Indo-French ESG Forum
IFCCI successfully hosted the inaugural edition of the Indo-French ESG Forum on 4th September 2025 at Bangalore International Center.
The Indo-French Chamber of Commerce & Industry (IFCCI) successfully hosted the inaugural edition of the Indo-French ESG Forum on 4th September 2025 at the Bangalore International Centre.
The first chapter of this new initiative focused on Sustainable Finance in India, a key enabler for responsible growth and long-term value creation. The forum brought together leaders, CXOs, and sustainability professionals from the Indo-French business community for a high-level dialogue on aligning capital strategies with ESG goals.
The session was graced by Mr. Marc Lamy, Consul General of France in Bangalore, and commenced with an insightful presentation by Ms. Joslyn Chittilapally - Director, Climate Change & Sustainability Services (Financial Services), EY who offered a comprehensive overview of India’s sustainable finance landscape, setting the stage for the discussions that followed.
This was followed by a dynamic panel discussion on 'Sustainable Finance in India - Current Landscape and Way Forward' featuring
Ms. Diane Jegam – Regional Director, South Asia, Proparco
Mr. Priyank Kuchhal – Director, Global Network Banking & Sector Champion – Energy, Material & Power, HSBC India
Ms. Sapna Bhawnani – Vice President, Communications & CSR, Alstom Asia-Pacific
Mr. CA Arun Veldhandi – CFO, Enerparc Energy
Moderated by:
Ms. Swathy Ramanath – Partner, Khaitan & Co
The discussion explored ROI expectations, regulatory developments, investor priorities, and corporate experiences, while also highlighting opportunities to mobilize capital for India’s green transition and scale ESG finance in the years ahead.
The event concluded with a networking session, where speakers, attendees, and industry leaders engaged in lively exchanges, paving the way for new ideas and future collaborations.
We extend our gratitude to all our speakers, partners and attendees for their valuable contributions in making this first edition of the ESG Forum a success.
Event Partners:
Gold Partner – Proparco (Agence Française de Développement) & Enerparc Energy
Silver Partner – HSBC India
