HCL Technologies Named Winner at Prestigious Indo-French Business Awards
HCL Technologies Ltd (HCL), a leading global technology
company, has been named a winner at the Indo-French
Business Awards (IFBA), in the category “Choose France –
Indian Investment in France Award 2020”. HCL was chosen
as the winner for its significant investment in France and
efforts to further strengthen the business rela?onship
between India and France.
Now in its third year, the IFBA is organized by the Indo-
French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IFCCI) in
partnership with Business France, the na?onal agency
suppor?ng the interna?onal development of the French
economy. The “Choose France – Indian Investment in
France Award 2020” category was introduced this year to
recognize the efforts made by an Indian company in France
to enhance the Indo-French Business Corridor.
France has been a key focus market for HCL during its 12-
year presence in the country. HCL has invested in a new
state-of-the-art office in Paris, a data center and a delivery
center in Lyon, and another data center in Toulouse to
spearhead R&D efforts, drive further growth, and a?ract
more local talent to its workforce. Since 2009, HCL has
partnered with more than 22 Global 2000 companies in
France, suppor?ng them in technology innova?on,
complex engineering, and business transforma?on.
This year, more than 120 entries were submi?ed for the
IFBA by companies in India and France, across 13
categories. The awards ceremony took place over a formal
dinner in New Delhi, India. Business leaders and senior
figures, including French Ambassador, H.E. Emmanuel
Lenain, and the Honorable Minister for Roads, Transport
and Highways and MSME, India, Ni?n Gadkari, a?ended
the event.