“The world is watching India. But more importantly, the world wants to work with India.” - Aman Gupta at Indo-French CEO Forum

The CMO and co-founder of boAt, Aman Gupta, received an invitation to make the trip to France with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's delegation. Gupta spoke about 'Make in India' efforts and the expansion of Indian startups at the Indo-French CEO Forum during this visit.

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The boAt co-founder took to LinkedIn to share his views 

Aman’s post read, “Honoured to join Hon. PM Narendra Modi, President Emmanuel Macron, and global leaders at the CEO Forum with the backdrop of the AI Action Summit—representing boAt Lifestyle, Make in India, and our startup ecosystem on the global stage.”

Here’s what I shared:

1. With over 100,000 startups, 100+ unicorns, and being the 3rd largest ecosystem globally, India is a powerhouse of innovation. It’s time to connect the dots globally 

France should send its best minds to Startup Mahakumbh (April, Delhi), and India must show up at Viva Tech (June, Paris). We need more founder-led partnerships in the future, and France should also leverage programmes like Invest in India. 

2. From Importing to Exporting Tech: There was a time when we relied on global giants for tech. Now, we MAKE and EXPORT tech, from boAt headphones to Apple iPhones.

Make in India is a reality. French companies can tap into this wave by partnering with Indian manufacturers, leveraging PLI/PMP schemes, and setting up joint facilities.

3. This forum goes beyond partnerships - it’s a call for tech businesses worldwide to drive meaningful solutions for tomorrow.

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Aman’s Indo-France CEO Forum Visit 

Reflecting on the experience, Gupta expressed gratitude for the opportunity, noting that traditionally, such delegations included second and third-generation entrepreneurs. He highlighted that the presence of contemporary business people like himself shows support and acknowledgement for India's entrepreneurial spirit.

Aman had previously been to the forum in 2023. It was during his time in Paris that Gupta was proud to have seen the Bastille Day Parade, where the Indian contingent performed 'Sare Jahaan Se Achha,' and to have attended a state luncheon at the Louvre.

"These experiences reinforce my belief that we are entering an era where India stands strong alongside the world," he said in closing, expressing optimism about India's future. It gives me hope for the future of our country.

“We’re building, innovating, and creating new possibilities for AI, smart manufacturing, and tech. And if there’s one thing I realised, it’s this: The world is watching India. But more importantly, the world wants to work with India,” Aman said. 

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