Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Business Engagements in Paris

On June 18, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged with prominent business leaders in Paris, focusing on enhancing investment opportunities and expansion strategies in India. The discussions emphasized sectors such as shipping, logistics, railways, construction, and artificial intelligence.

Meeting with CMA CGM CEO, Rodolphe Saade

• Topics: Maritime shipping, logistics, and global supply chains.
• Discussions included: 
  1. Shipbuilding and ship recycling.
  2. Deep-sea ports and container construction.
• Mr. Saade emphasized India's crucial role in global supply chains and highlighted the potential for ongoing collaboration between France and India.
• Plans for India: 
  1. Investments in skill development and shipbuilding.
  2. Expansion in logistics and innovation in supply chains.

Meeting with Saint-Gobain CEO, Benoit Bazin

• Focus: Materials and construction sector with an emphasis on sustainability.
• Discussion outcomes: 
  1. Saint-Gobain's strong presence and investments in India.
  2. Creation of opportunities for Indian youth.
• Mr. Bazin shared plans for further investments and expansion in India.

Meeting with Alstom CEO, Martin Sion

• Focus: Opportunities in mobility and railway modernization.
• Highlights: 
  1. Alstom's significant investments and manufacturing presence in India.
  2. Contributions to job creation and growth in India's rail sector.
• Mr. Sion shared plans for further expansion and investments.

Meeting with Mistral AI CEO, Arthur Mensch

• Focus: India's growing AI ecosystem.
• Discussions: 
  1. Mistral AI's strong interest in collaborating with Indian companies.
  2. Driving innovation and expanding AI capabilities.