Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Chairperson of IT services firm HCLTech, has been conferred with the “Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur” (Knight of the Legion of Honour), the highest civilian award of France.
About the Award
- Instituted: 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte
- Purpose: Recognizes outstanding service to France, regardless of recipient’s nationality
- Grand Master: President of the French Republic
Conferment Ceremony
- Date: Monday (specific date not provided)
- Location: Residence of France in Delhi
- Presented by: H.E. Mr Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India
- On behalf of: President of the French Republic
Recognition of Contributions
The award acknowledges Nadar Malhotra’s:
- Business contributions
- Sustainability efforts
- Promotion of economic ties between France and India
HCLTech’s Presence in France
- Operating since: 2009
- Role: Digital transformation partner to G2000 French companies
- Industries served: Aerospace, manufacturing, financial services, pharmaceuticals
- Additional involvement: Imparting software coding skills in middle schools
HCLTech Overview
- Global presence: 227,000+ employees across 60 countries
- Industry standing: Fourth largest player in India’s $250 billion IT export industry
Roshni Nadar Malhotra’s Statement
Nadar Malhotra emphasized that France is a strategic market for HCLTech.
Significance of the Award
This honour highlights the growing economic and technological cooperation between France and India, recognizing the role of Indian IT companies in contributing to France’s digital ecosystem.
The conferment of this prestigious award to an Indian business leader underscores the strengthening ties between the two nations and the importance of cross-border collaborations in the technology sector.
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