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Indo-French Business Awards 2026 Spotlight Indo-French Innovation, Excellence, and Strategic Collaboration

New Delhi [India], April 2: The Indo-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry
(IFCCI), in collaboration with Embassy of France in India, Business France, CCEF
(French Foreign Trade Advisers), 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 on 1st April 2026 at the Embassy of France in New
Delhi.

Held under the esteemed patronage of H.E. Mr Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of
France to India, the evening honoured excellence across key sectors, including
innovation, energy, healthcare, food and beverage, luxury, manufacturing, digital
transformation, and sustainability.

Bringing together over 150 senior industry leaders, CEOs, CXOs, diplomats, and
senior business executives, the event celebrated the shared vision, growth, and
collaborative spirit that continue to define the Indo-French business landscape.
 

This year witnessed over 95 nominations from across India and France, with the
highest participation in the 'French Croup of the Year' category, showcasing the
growing depth of Indo-French economic engagement and the increasing
momentum of cross-partnerships between the two countries.

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."
 

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."

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