French Interest In Indian Market Bets Another Euro 8 Billion

August 20th, 2016

By - CEM Team

With a continued investment interest from European countries towards Indian market, France holds its position high with an investment of Euro 8 billion foreseen in the coming few years. France has already pumped in Euro 20 billion of investment to the country. Momentum and Interest of this level is certainly exciting and commendable owing to the ‘Make in India’ campaign.

In a CII event held on Aug 19 2016, French Ambassador to India Alexandre Ziegler said “Leading French companies will invest some 8 billion euros in Indian market over the few years". Ziegler emphasized that India is looked upon as a partner and not just as a market by France. So the country intends to participate strongly, with innovation in ‘Make in India’. He mentioned that there are 25 research and development centers by French companies in India. 

He also informed that many French companies are likely to participate in Biswa Bangla summit scheduled for early next year.
 
India has seen French investments across sectors including Automobiles, Renewable energy, industrial equipments to name a few.
 
France has been the fourth biggest FDI infusing country to India amongst the European countries. During 2015-16, France held 9th position amongst top most investing countries to India, while being at 4th position amongst the European countries after Netherlands, Germany and Cyprus (in that order). European countries collectively contributed 11% of the top 10 FDI countries during this period. 


Source: DIPP, News 

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