Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie Franco Indienne

🎉 UPI Payment now available at Galeries Lafayette Paris! 🎉 It all started with the Indian Republic Day celebration organized by the Embassy of India in Paris this February, where the CCIFI participated. During the event, a special announcement was made about France accepting the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for Indian tourists to book Eiffel Tower tickets online, making France the first European country to embrace UPI. It was then obvious to us at CCIFI to help spread this facility in the tourism industry. And now, Galeries Lafayette Paris has also started to accept UPI payments! With an impressive 35 million annual visitors, Galeries Lafayette is not just a shopping destination but a cultural landmark, second only to the Eiffel Tower in its iconic status. We are glad to announce that for the first time in Europe, UPI, the preferred Indian payment method, is now available instore at this legendary department store, thanks to the efforts of Lyra, a proud member of our Chamber.   This momentous occasion was graced by His Excellency Mr. Jawed Ashraf, Ambassador of India to France and Monaco, who made the first purchase using UPI at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann.     A special thanks to the collaboration with National Payments Corporation Of India (NPCI), the cash register editor LUNDI MATIN Group, and the dedicated team at Lyra, led by Christophe Mariette, which made it possible for UPI to be available at all purchasing points in Galeries Lafayette Haussmann from now on! 🍾🍾   As we look forward to the opening of Galeries Lafayette in Mumbai, we invite all our Indian friends to come to Paris for the sales at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann and the Olympic Games! 🎁🥇    CCIFI Vice President Coumar ANANDA and Advisory Board Member Souad Tenfiche-Ancelle were present at this launch event. #UPI #GaleriesLafayette #Lyra #CCIFI #ParisShopping #Olympics2024 #IndiainParis Bénédicte Brouard Pierre-Marie RELECOM Amit Pathare Jean-Luc Barlet Priti A. Bharat Dhawan Udyen Jain Praveen Malhotra Alexandre ZIEGLER Christophe Eck Ambassador Dr Mohan Kumar Luisa Munaretto PHD @Jean-Michel CASSE @Vijay Phadke Himanshu D. Abhishek Joshi

🌟 Event Recap: An Exclusive Afterwork Cocktail with designer Naushad Ali and Charlotte du Vivier Lebrun 🌟 We are thrilled to share the highlights of an incredible evening hosted by Deeya Paris, celebrating the first presentation of the Naushad Ali collection in France! On June 26th, we had the pleasure of bringing together industry enthusiasts and fashion aficionados for an engaging conversation between the talented Pondicherry-based designer, Naushad Ali, and Mrs. Charlotte du Vivier-Lebrun, Director of the Musée de la Toile de Jouy. The insightful dialogue delved into the intersection of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design, shedding light on the rich cultural tapestry that influences Naushad Ali's work. Following the discussion, attendees enjoyed a delightful cocktail reception, generously sponsored by MAH Spirit, fostering a vibrant atmosphere for networking and connection. We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended and made this event a resounding success. The chamber was represented by our Vice-Presidents Coumar ANANDA Pierre-Marie RELECOM & Amit Pathare. One of our advisory board member Séverine Lafourcade was also present at the occasion. Special thanks to Marielou Phillips & Matthieu Foss for hosting the event in their store Deeya Paris. Stay tuned for more exclusive events and updates from Chamber. Together, let's continue to celebrate and support the incredible talent in the fashion industry from India & France. #CCIFI #NaushadAli #FashionInnovation #CulturalHeritage #DeeyaParis #Networking #FashionCommunity Bénédicte Brouard Jean-Luc Barlet Hina Wadhwa Priti A. Usha Bora Bharat Dhawan Udyen Jain Praveen Malhotra Alexandre ZIEGLER Christophe Eck Ambassador Dr Mohan Kumar Luisa Munaretto PHD Souad Tenfiche-Ancelle @Jean-Michel CASSE @Vijay Phadke Himanshu D. Chiara Ricciarelli Jessica Ganesh Andrea Valeriani Kilian Wachs Anne-Frédérique Dedeyan Dayraut

🌟 Presenting the June 2024 edition of CCIFI's Newsletter! This month, our editorial is penned by Christophe Mariette, Chairman of Lyra India. He writes about Lyra Network’s partnership with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to enable the acceptance of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in France, and the growing acceptance of real-time payments. We also feature a special article by our Vice-President, Amit Pathare, on the recently concluded Indian elections. Discover CCIFI's agenda for the upcoming months and stay updated on our latest activities with reports on our conferences and events. 🎉 Join us in celebrating achievements, fostering new connections, and staying informed about impactful developments in Franco-Indian collaboration. 🇫🇷 🤝 🇮🇳 #CCIFINewsletter #Junenewsletter #bilateral #FrancoIndian Bénédicte Brouard Pierre-Marie RELECOM Coumar ANANDA Amit Pathare Jean-Luc Barlet Priti A. Bharat Dhawan Udyen Jain Praveen Malhotra Alexandre ZIEGLER Christophe Eck Ambassador Dr Mohan Kumar Luisa Munaretto PHD Souad Tenfiche-Ancelle @Jean-Michel CASSE @Vijay Phadke Himanshu D. Abhishek Joshi Nayana Suri

👏 Chamber is delighted to invite you to an exclusive afterwork cocktail event hosted by Deeya Paris on the occasion of the first presentation of the Naushad Ali collection in France. Join us for an engaging conversation between Naushad Ali, the Pondicherry-based designer, and Mrs. Charlotte du Vivier Lebrun, Director of the Musée de la Toile de Jouy. 🍸 This unique event will be followed by a cocktail reception generously sponsored by MAH Spirit The event will take place on Wednesday, 26th June at 6 PM in Paris. Write to us at contacts@ccifi-france.org for more details The event is free of cost with limited seats. ▶ About Naushad Ali: Naushad Ali is an Indian brand originating from Pondicherry, blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary silhouettes to create multifaceted garments rich in cultural influences. Established in 2015, the brand draws inspiration from local Franco-Tamil influences and collaborates with artisans across India, emphasizing impeccable craftsmanship. ▶ About Charlotte du Vivier-Lebrun: Since 2018, Charlotte du Vivier-Lebrun has been the director of the Musée de la Toile de Jouy. She leads the Cité de la Toile project, which builds on the region's heritage and industrial activity. This project aims to develop an economic, tourist, cultural, research, and training ecosystem centered around printed textiles. Bénédicte Brouard Jean-Luc Barlet Pierre-Marie RELECOM Coumar ANANDA Amit Pathare Hina Wadhwa Priti A. Usha Bora Bharat Dhawan Udyen Jain Praveen Malhotra Alexandre ZIEGLER Christophe Eck Ambassador Dr Mohan Kumar Luisa Munaretto PHD Souad Tenfiche-Ancelle @Jean-Michel CASSE @Vijay Phadke Himanshu D. Chiara Ricciarelli

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🌟 Lights, Camera, Franco-Indian Collaboration! 🎬✨   The Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie Franco Indienne (CCIFI) had the honour of attending a preview of the film 📽 "Girls Will Be Girls," written and directed by Shuchi Talati. The evening was hosted by Région Île-de-France (Paris Region) President Valérie Pécresse and H.E Ambassador of India to France Jawed Ashraf !   The film is an Indo-French co-production involving Indian studios Pushing Buttons, French company Dolce Vita Films, and Blink Digital. The post-production of the film was done in Paris Region .   CCIFI President Bénédicte Brouard, Coumar ANANDA and Amit Pathare - Vice-Presidents,  along with advisory board members Priti A., Usha Bora, and Alexandre ZIEGLER, were a part of this inspiring occasion.    Région Île-de-France aspires to foster numerous collaborations between India and France through the art of cinema. The Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie Franco Indienne is committed to partnering with Région Île-de-France to strengthen France 🇫🇷 and India’s 🇮🇳 business and cultural ties, driving progress in education, innovation, technology, talent, and culture.   Congratulations to Shuchi Talati and the entire "Girls Will Be Girls" team for this phenomenal Franco-Indian co-creation! 🎥👏. This compelling film, which was primarily shot in India, also had the honor of being screened at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival last month. Set in a boarding school in a quaint Himalayan hill town, the movie follows the poignant journey of Mira, a 16-year-old girl whose rebellious spirit is intricately linked to her mother's own unfulfilled coming-of-age experiences.   Here's to more cross-cultural cinematic masterpieces that bridge nations and celebrate shared creativity! 🌍🎬 #FrancoIndianCinema #GirlsWillBeGirlsFilm #CulturalTies #GlobalCinema  #CCIFI

▶ Franco-Indian Collaboration Opportunities for SMEs and Startups in Karnataka! 🇫🇷🤝🇮🇳 👏 The chamber was thrilled to participate in a conference organized together with  MEDEF International in honor of the visiting delegation from #Karnataka held on 12th June in Paris. This event showcased the immense potential for Franco-Indian collaboration, particularly for SMEs and startups aiming to tap into the dynamic Indian market, with a special focus on Bangalore, Karnataka. Deep insights were provided by @Sharath Bachegowda, Chairman of Keonics - India, Dr. Ekroop Caur, Secretary, Department of Electronics, IT, BT, and Ruchi Bindal, Deputy Secretary, Department of IT/BT. Ruchi Bindal’s presentation was particularly enlightening, highlighting Karnataka’s economic development and Bangalore's emergence as one of the world's fastest-growing hubs for Space-tech and Fintech. The chamber was also represented by our Vice President Coumar ANANDA and our Advisory Board members Luisa Munaretto PHD and Souad Tenfiche-Ancelle Christophe Mariette, Chairman of Lyra India (member of the chamber), and Souad Tenfiche-Ancelle, also Co-President of La French Tech India, emphasized the importance of deepening Franco-Indian ties to harness collaborative synergies. Géraldine Lemblé, Deputy CEO at MEDEF International, underscored the productive partnerships being forged between France and India. The chamber is particularly thrilled about the upcoming Bengaluru Tech Summit 2024 – Asia’s biggest integrated technology conclave! Organized by the Department of Electronics, IT, and BT, Government of Karnataka, this landmark event will be held from November 19-21, 2024 in Bengaluru. The chamber is eager to support and promote this summit, and the French Tech Days India 2024, aiming at accelerating French companies' export strategy in one of the world’s largest tech ecosystems; organized by our partners, Business France India and La French Tech India. Their teams will support the participants in developing technical and commercial partnerships in one of the most attractive Indian regions and will connect the entrepreneurs with companies that have successfully integrated the Indian market. Events like these are vital for showcasing India's technological potential and vibrancy. They foster a greater understanding and connection, promoting global business development and innovation. We are proud to be part of these efforts and look forward to continuing to support and enhance Franco-Indian business relations. Bénédicte Brouard Jean-Luc Barlet Pierre-Marie RELECOM Hina Wadhwa Amit Pathare Abhishek Joshi Olivia Calvet-Soubiran #FrancoIndianPartnership #Bangalore #Innovation #GlobalBusiness #StartupEcosystem #MEDEFInternational #KarnatakaDelegation  

We are thrilled to share the highlights from the second edition of the CCIFI Literary Prize, held on June 13th, 2024, in the elegant salons of the Fragonard Museum, Paris.   🏆🇮🇳🇫🇷 This year, we were honoured to award the prestigious prize to Aanchal Malhotra for her extraordinary book, Vestiges d'une Séparation (Remnants of a Separation), edited by Éditions Héloïse d'Ormesson   The event celebrated the remarkable literary contributions of contemporary Indian authors whose works have been translated into French, enhancing the cultural bridge between India and France.    The evening commenced with a welcome speech by the President of the Chamber, Bénédicte Brouard. Esteemed guests, including Mr. Naveen Kumar, Counsellor for the Indian Embassy in Paris, Mr. Grégor Trumel, Cultural Advisor designate at the French Embassy in India, and Mr. Etienne ROLLAND-PIEGUE, Consul General of France in Pondicherry and Chennai designate, added to the evening's significance with their presence and words of appreciation.   We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Agnes Webster and the Fragonard Parfumeur Museum for hosting us in their magnificent venue. The ambiance of the museum, located in front of the Opera Garnier, added a touch of elegance to the event. 🏛️🎨   🥂🤝📖 Following the award presentation, guests had the opportunity to engage with Aanchal Malhotra, purchase her book, and participate in enriching discussions about contemporary Indian literature and its translation into French. The cocktail reception that followed provided a delightful platform for networking and cultural exchange.   We were also happy to have CCIFI board members Coumar ANANDA, Pierre-Marie RELECOM, Hina Wadhwa, General Secretary Jean-Luc Barlet along with some of our advisory board members, Priti A. , Christophe Eck, @Vijay Phadke and  Souad Tenfiche-Ancelle, present at the event.   We are grateful to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of this event. The CCIFI Literary Prize continues to highlight the vibrant and diverse life of India, promoting the recognition of lesser-known aspects of contemporary Indian literature  🌏🎉 #CCIFILiteraryPrize #AanchalMalhotra #LiteraryAward2024 Amit Pathare Usha Bora Bharat Dhawan Udyen Jain Praveen Malhotra Alexandre ZIEGLER Ambassador Dr Mohan Kumar @Jean-Michel CASSE Himanshu D. Chiara Ricciarelli Olivia Calvet-Soubiran Jessica Ganesh

🎉 We had an incredible experience at the event organized by Dentons in partnership with ASA, HSBC India Desk, and chaired by CCIFI on June 11, 2024, in Paris. 🌍🤝 We delved into the fascinating topic "From Exploring to De-Risking the Indian Market." Key discussions included India's recent structural reforms, the Prime Minister's Gati Shakti Scheme (PMGSS), and critical considerations for selecting the right business entity. Additionally, we tackled vital tax issues, the complexities surrounding Permanent Establishment risks, and examined case studies presented by Dentons on recent litigations and arbitrations. The presentation was truly brilliant, shedding light on these essential aspects of entering and thriving in the Indian market. 🇮🇳✨ #CCIFI #IndianMarket #BusinessStrategy #StructuralReforms #TaxIssues #GatiShakti #PermanentEstablishment #Litigation #Arbitration #Dentons #ASA #HSBC Aditya Patil, CFA Amair FAROOQUI Catherine Joffroy Kim Collaço Pierre Parvine Asha Rajan Sunil Arora Santosh Pai Bénédicte Brouard Pierre-Marie RELECOM Amit Pathare Jean-Luc Barlet Hina Wadhwa Coumar ANANDA Priti A. Usha Bora Bharat Dhawan Udyen Jain Praveen Malhotra Alexandre ZIEGLER Christophe Eck Ambassador Dr Mohan Kumar Luisa Munaretto PHD Souad Tenfiche-Ancelle @Jean-Michel CASSE @Vijay Phadke Himanshu Dixit

The chamber is proud to present our 2024 Literary Prize to Aanchal Malhotra for her remarkable book, Remnants of a Separation (Vestiges d'une Séparation, in French), edited by Heloise d’Ormesson. Through this initiative, we aim to enhance the recognition of lesser-known aspects of contemporary India, as well as highlight the contributions of these authors and their literary works   The award ceremony will take place on June 13th at 6 PM in the salons of a prestigious museum in Paris near Opera Garnier, followed by a cocktail! You can write to us at contacts@ccifi-france.org for more information. Bénédicte Brouard Coumar ANANDA Pierre-Marie RELECOM Amit Pathare Jean-Luc Barlet Hina Wadhwa Véronique Schauinger Himanshu D.