February 17, 2026 2:11 PM
From trade to technology: Expanding economic and digital ties between India and France
India and France are rapidly expanding economic ties, with bilateral trade more than doubling over the past decade to reach €12.67 billion in 2024–25. Within the European Union, France is India’s third-largest trading partner. French cumulative investment in India stands at €9.79 billion (April 2000-March 2025), spanning services, cement, aviation, energy and manufacturing. Notably, 38 out of the 40 most prominent French companies have established operations in India. The expected Indi...