CEOs Forum on Feb 18, AI Summit and key meetings
French President Emmanuel Macron will visit India from February 17 to 19, 2026, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During the trip, Macron will attend the AI Impact Summit. He will first meet Modi in Mumbai on Tuesday before travelling to New Delhi to take part in the India AI Impact Summit 2026.
The two leaders are scheduled to jointly inaugurate India-France Innovation 2026, where they will address business leaders, start-ups, researchers, and innovators from both countries, underscoring growing cooperation in technology and emerging sectors.
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15th Indo-French CEOs Forum on Feb 18
The 15th Meeting of the Indo-French CEOs Forum will be held on February 18, bringing together top industry leaders from India and France. As of February 14, 2026, a total of 62 participants from the French delegation have confirmed their attendance.
From the Indian side, attendees include:
- Hari S Bhartia, Founder and Co-Chairman, Jubilant Bhartia Group (Pharma)
- Udayant Malhoutra, CEO & Managing Director, Dynamatic Technologies Ltd (Defence & Aerospace)
- Dr D K Sunil, Chairman and Managing Director, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (Defence)
- Tej Preet Chopra, Founder, President & CEO, Bharat Light & Power Pvt Ltd (Electronics)
- Sukaran Singh, CEO & Managing Director, Tata Advanced Systems
French participants include:
- Jacques Lebel, General Manager India, L’Oréal
- Rasmi Ranjan Ray, CEO – SUEZ in India
- Olivier Blum, CEO, Schneider Electric
The visit is expected to further deepen India-France cooperation across defence, aerospace, clean energy, electronics, and advanced technology sectors.
Why does this visit matter?
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India and France have shared a strategic partnership since 1998, completing 26 years of bilateral cooperation. India’s exports to France stood at about $7.96 billion in FY25, up from $7.14 billion in FY24.
According to reports, New Delhi recently cleared around $40 billion in arms purchases, including 114 French fighter jets and missiles. The visit follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s trip to France in February 2025 and reflects continued momentum in the India– France strategic partnership.
Modi was the Guest of Honour at the Bastille Day Parade in 2023, while Macron attended India’s Republic Day celebrations in 2024. This will be Macron’s fourth visit to India at Modi’s invitation, with discussions expected to focus on artificial intelligence cooperation and emerging technologies.
Check the full itinerary
Monday, February 16, 2026 – Mumbai
- 9:40 AM – Opening Ceremony, Plenary Hall, Bharat Mandapam
- 10:40 AM – Visit to Country Pavilions, Hall 14, Bharat Mandapam
- 12:00 PM – Leaders’ Plenary and Working Lunch, Summit Room, Bharat Mandapam
- 3:45 PM – Departure for Paris
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