BHARAT INNOVATES 2026 – France

I was deeply honoured to be part of BHARAT INNOVATES 2026 – France, a landmark initiative that reflects the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and H.E. President Emmanuel Macron to strengthen the innovation partnership between India and France.

As Chairman of IFIN GLOBAL GROUP, and in my individual capacity, I had the privilege of contributing to meaningful discussions and fostering connections, collaborations, and partnerships among innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, and global stakeholders.

The event showcased the expanding strategic collaboration between India and France across education, technology, research, innovation, entrepreneurship, investment, and emerging technologies. It provided an exceptional platform for exchanging ideas and building partnerships that will shape the future of innovation.

A memorable highlight was the exclusive Networking Dinner hosted by Hon’ble Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal in collaboration with H.E. Eric Ciotti, Mayor of Nice. The gathering brought together policymakers, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, academia, corporates, media representatives, and innovation leaders from across the world.

I was delighted to interact with several distinguished leaders and visionaries, including Shri N. R. Narayana Murthy, Prashanth Prakash, Deepak Bagla, Ronnie Screwvala, Edith Nordmann (NICCT), Antonio Rotondo, Mr. Suneel Bakshi (Executive Chairman, Mizuho Financial Group), Mr. Michael S., President of the European Innovation Council, along with many other eminent personalities driving innovation, investment, and international collaboration.

I sincerely thank Shri Piyush Goyal, H.E. Eric Ciotti, the Ministry of Education, Government of India, Akshay Narula, the Embassy of India, and Business France for the invitation and the opportunity to be part of this impactful global platform. It was a privilege to contribute to this significant milestone in strengthening the innovation ecosystem between India and France.