Post de Abhishek Joshi

🌟 Indian customers can use UPI at Galeries Lafayette 🌟 Lyra launched the Indian payment method UPI at the iconic Galeries Lafayette in Paris. We were honored by the presence of the Indian Ambassador to France, His Excellency Jawed Ashraf, Galeries Lafayette's General Manager Nicolas Houzé, Director of Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann Vincent SENECAT and Lyra's President alain lacour. One year ahead of the #Mumbai store opening, Galeries Lafayette becomes the first European department store to accept UPI #payments. This milestone allows Indian tourists to conveniently use UPI at every cash register in the Haussmann shop! Working on this project was a challenge and a great journey, and I want to thank Christophe Mariette and Lyra’s technical teams, NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), and LUNDI MATIN for their hard work. Special thanks to Galeries Lafayette for their trust and commitment. ✨Thank you to our distinguished guests for their presence Asmita Dubey, Patrick BRANCO RUIVO, Logan Leucat, Souad Tenfiche-Ancelle, Sujan Salian ✨ This is a strong symbol of Franco-Indian collaboration, and we are proud to lead this #innovation. 🙏 👏 Shoutout to everyone who believed in and supported this project: Alexandre Liot, Dr. Kishan Srinivas, Mrinal Rishiraj Benjamin CHALANDE, Gaëlle Chalande, Valérie Mouafik, Thierry Vannier, Lichun ZENG, Estelle Liu, Béatrice MOUCHET, Joy FLAISLER, Astrid Mora, Olivier Clement, Nicolas Dupuy Tible Aurélie, Emilie Rapicault Rebecca Ivanier Masse Michael MOUQUE Régis Raulet Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie Franco Indienne Marie Jimenez Alix-Fleur Roure valerie CAPES Shobhit Trivedi Banani Ghosh MANNOJ VARMA 👏

🌐 Exciting Afternoon at Medef International! 🇮🇳🇫🇷 A small glimpse into the roundtable event in honor of the visiting delegation from #Karnataka, showcasing Franco-Indian collaboration opportunities for SMEs and startups targeting the dynamic Indian market. 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’s presentation highlighted the economic development in Karnataka, with #Bangalore emerging as one of the world's most fastest growing Space-tech and Fintech hub. Christophe Mariette, Chairman of Lyra India and Souad Tenfiche-Ancelle, Co-President of La French Tech India, emphasized the importance of Franco-Indian cooperation. Géraldine Lemblé, Deputy CEO at Mouvement des Entreprises de France International, further underscored the productive synergies being established between France and India. Events like these are vital for highlighting the technological potential and vibrancy in India, fostering a greater understanding and connection that promote global business development. Jagdish Patankar | Coumar ANANDA | Julie Augusto | Jeremy HERVE Baptiste Tholoniat | Himanshu D. | Lyra

Yesterday I had the pleasure to attend the China/India Conference organized by Asia Loopers in Paris! It was a day rich with discussions on navigating the complex yet promising markets of the world's two most populous nations. 🇨🇳 🇮🇳 We delved into: - Understanding the evolving market landscapes and identifying opportunities within #China and India's retail, beauty, and luxury sectors. - Strategies for adapting to China’s economic shifts and engaging #India's large youth population. - The importance of tailoring approaches to meet the unique needs of each market for business success. 💡 One of the panel discussions featured insights from Christophe Mariette from Lyra, Dr. Kishan Srinivas of NPCI, and Patrick BRANCO RUIVO, the Director of the Tour Eiffel. They discussed the integration of UPI payment system at the Eiffel Tower which has been successfully operational since February. This initiative is smoothing the payment process for countless Indian tourists and highlighting a forward-thinking approach to cultural and economic collaboration. 👏 A big thanks to all the speakers for their fantastic insights, and a special shoutout to Laure de Carayon for making this great event happen! Lyra | SETE - Société d'Exploitation de la tour Eiffel | NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) | ASIA LOOPERS (& China Connect) | Mrinal Rishiraj

🚀 With a potential growth of 25% annually for the next decade, the Indian luxury market is becoming an essential focus for luxury brands: today the majority of these purchases are made outside #India. Lyra is leading the way in Europe by integrating UPI, a QR Code based payment system adopted by more than 300 Million Indians. This initiative not only simplifies transactions for Indian customers but also enhances the international shopping experience. 🔍 Adoping #UPI can be a strategic step towards enhanced customer engagement and increased brand visibility for the Indian clientele 🇮🇳 National Payments Corporation Of India (NPCI) x Lyra #payment #international #India #France #luxury

🇮🇳 India's middle class will spend $144 billion a year on international travel by the end of the decade. Brands from all over the world are increasingly interested in the Indian tourism market. India's growing middle class represents an economic potential that has become impossible to ignore. 👉 At Lyra, we responded to this enthusiasm by introducing the UPI payment system in France on the eve of the Olympic Games, a system already adopted by icons such as the Tour Eiffel to facilitate transactions for international visitors: UPI in 2023 represents 100+ billion transactions, for a global value of $2,000 billion. This Forbes article written by Suzanne Rowan Kelleher highlights the significant growth of the Indian middle class and its impact on international tourism. National Payments Corporation Of India (NPCI) Christophe Mariette #Tourisme #Economie #UPI #Lyra #Innovation #Payment

Yesterday, I had the honor of attending the grand celebration of the 75th Indian Republic Day at the Intercontinental Hotel in Paris. This splendid event organized by the Embassy of India, Paris, was also a testament to the 25 years of Indo-French strategic partnerships that have flourished over the years. 🇮🇳🇫🇷 With the presence of Prisca THEVENOT as guest of honour, one of the most groundbreaking announcements of the evening was the introduction of UPI, powered by National Payments Corporation Of India (NPCI), as a viable payment method in France, starting with none other than the iconic Eiffel Tower. Thanks to the efforts of Lyra, Indian visitors to the Tour Eiffel can now experience the seamless convenience of UPI transactions. This move is not just a leap towards financial inclusivity but also a symbol of the strengthening ties between India and France. The Eiffel Tower becoming the first monument to adopt UPI in France, is emblematic of the new heights the Indo-French partnership is destined to reach. 🤝   Christophe Mariette alain lacour Atul Sodhi Bénédicte Brouard Anil Sharma #RepublicDay #IndoFrenchPartnership #Lyra #UPI #Innovation #GlobalCollaboration #payment