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Team France’s visit to Kolkata

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IFCCI in collaboration with Consulate General of France in Kolkata, successfully led a high-impact delegation to Kolkata on 15–16 June 2026.

In the distinguished presence of Mr. Thierry Morel, Consul General of France in Kolkata, the Indo-French Chamber of Commerce & Industry (IFCCI), in collaboration with Team France, the Consulate General of France in Kolkata, the French Treasury in South Asia & India, and Business France, successfully led a high-impact delegation to Kolkata on 15–16 June 2026.

The two-day mission brought together key stakeholders from Government, industry, and the French business community through a series of strategic meetings and engagements, including interactions with:

•  Shri Swapan Dasgupta, Hon’ble Finance Minister, Government of West Bengal
•  Mr. Sudip Kumar Sinha, Secretary, Finance Department, Government of West Bengal
•  Ms. Vandana Yadav, Chairman, WBIDC
•  CEOs of French companies operating in Eastern India during an exclusive CEO Roundtable
•  Networking Soiree with IFCCI member companies and top Indian business community in West Bengal with the support of Title Partner: Stanton Chase & Event Partner: Coffre Fort Ventures
• Meeting prominent media houses in Kolkata
• Meeting with Directors of the ICC
• Meeting with Directors and members of MCCI
• The French Consulate in Kolkata

Key Takeaways:

The mission underscored the growing momentum in Indo-French economic cooperation and highlighted West Bengal's strong potential across sectors such as MSMEs, manufacturing, food & agriculture, education, IT & ITeS, technology, heavy industries, media & entertainment, defence, tourism, and biodiversity.

The engagements also reinforced Kolkata’s emerging role as a strategic gateway for French enterprises seeking to expand their presence in Eastern India and foster sustainable, long-term partnerships within one of the region’s most promising economic corridors.