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Sanjeev Kumar | May 12, 2026 1:22 AM CST

Big French companies will participate in the Indo-French Investment Conclave to be held on May 12 in Bhopal. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, Madhya Pradesh is emerging as a major center of industry, investment, technology and global partnership.

Bhopal. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, Madhya Pradesh has worked rapidly in the fields of industry, infrastructure, logistics, skill development, policy reforms and investment facilities. This is the reason why now the attention of big companies of the world is moving towards the state. The presence of prestigious French companies and high-level delegations in Bhopal is being considered a sign of this growing global trust.

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Indo-French Investment Conclave to be held in Bhopal on May 12

Indo-French Investment Conclave will be organized on May 12 at Kushabhau Thackeray International Convention Centre, Bhopal. This event is not just an investment meeting but is being considered as a big step towards the changing industrial thinking of Madhya Pradesh and global partnership. Now Madhya Pradesh is not just an investment receiving state but is emerging as an active center of international industrial cooperation.

French ambassador and representatives of big companies will be included

This program is being organized in collaboration with Indo-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Madhya Pradesh Government. It will include the French Ambassador, representatives of French industry, senior officials of global companies, administrative officials of the state government and industry representatives of the state.

Industrial partnership between Madhya Pradesh and France will be strengthened

The main objective of the conclave is to strengthen long-term industrial, technical and institutional cooperation between Madhya Pradesh and France. The state government will provide information to French companies about the state's industrial policies, investment prospects, policy support and rapidly developing industrial eco-system.

Special focus will be on these sectors

Special attention will be given to many important sectors in the program. These include:

  • Agro and Food Processing
  • Automobiles and EVs
  • Consumer Goods and Retail
  • Defense and Aviation
  • Global Capability Centers
  • Pharma and Medical Devices
  • renewable energy
  • textile
  • Tourism and Hospitality

In these areas, Madhya Pradesh will be presented as an emerging industrial centre.

Emphasis will be on technology transfer and skill development

The objective of the state government is not only to bring investment but also to promote partnerships based on technology, research, innovation, skill development and sustainable industrial development. There will also be special discussions on topics like technology transfer, local manufacturing, research collaboration, skilling and institutional partnerships in the conclave.

Companies like Sanofi, Dassault Systèmes and Decathlon are showing interest

Many big French companies are already exploring possibilities of investment and cooperation in Madhya Pradesh.

  • Sanofi is in discussions with AIIMS Bhopal to develop a Center of Excellence.
  • Dassault Systèmes is looking at collaboration in urban development, technical education, skill development and infrastructure sectors through virtual twin technology.
  • Decathlon is showing interest in developing sourcing, retail expansion, supply chain and sports skilling models in the state.
  • SYSTRA is exploring possibilities in areas like roads, railways, metro, water management, data centers and urban planning.
  • Soufflet Malt has proposed to work on malting barley based contract farming and supply chain infrastructure.
  • Dunasys is considering investment proposal for manufacturing localization in India.

Many prestigious French companies will participate

The conclave is expected to be attended by many big French companies like Sanofi, Dassault Systèmes, Soufflet Malt, Systra, EDF, Engie, Monin, Royal Canin, Lactalis, Verto Mobility, Technic Solaire and Geodis India.

Atmosphere will be created for Global Investors Summit 2027

The conclave also aims to strengthen the long-term strategic partnership with France for the Global Investors Summit 2027. Through this, a positive environment will be created among French investors.

B-2-B and B-2-G meetings will be held with industry representatives.

Participation of 60 to 80 industry representatives of the state is proposed in the program. B-2-B and B-2-G meetings will be organized between them and French companies. Investment, joint ventures, technical cooperation and industrial expansion will be discussed in these.

French delegation saw the culture and heritage of Madhya Pradesh

On May 11, the French delegation visited the Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum, where they were introduced to the tribal art, culture and heritage of the state. After this, on May 12, the delegation will visit the UNESCO World Heritage Bhimbetka Rock Shelters. This will provide an opportunity to present the cultural and historical identity of Madhya Pradesh at the global level.

Presentation will be made on investment policies and ease of doing business.

In the main session, a detailed presentation will be given on Madhya Pradesh's industrial policies, investment promotion schemes, ease of doing business and investment facilitation system. A special panel discussion will also be organized on the topic 'Unlocking Madhya Pradesh: Policy, Partnerships and Pathways for Sustainable Investment', in which representatives of leading French companies will participate.

Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav will deliver the keynote address

Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav will address the main session. He will present Madhya Pradesh's industrial vision, investment possibilities, infrastructure development and future development strategy before the French delegation. In his presence, expressions of interest will be presented by various French companies and many important MoUs may also be signed.

Investment and technical cooperation discussed in one-to-one meetings

During the conclave, there will also be special one-to-one meetings between Chief Minister Dr. Yadav and senior representatives of French companies. In these, potential investments, technical cooperation and long-term industrial partnerships will be discussed in detail.

Madhya Pradesh is becoming a center of global investment and industrial cooperation

This conclave is an indication that Madhya Pradesh is no longer just a state inviting investment, but has become an emerging center of global industrial cooperation, technological partnership and future-based development model. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, the state is continuously establishing such international dialogues, which are giving Madhya Pradesh a strong identity among the most active and reliable investment destinations of the country.


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