Updated On: 17 February, 2026 10:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The event concluded with a spectacular lighting show at the Gateway, highlighting the shared values, culture, and vibrant heritage of both India and France

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron at Gateway of India in Mumbai on Tuesday. PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday inaugurated the India-France Year of Innovation 2026 at Mumbai’s iconic Gateway of India, marking a major milestone in the nations’ strategic partnership.
The event concluded with a spectacular lighting show at the Gateway of India in south Mumbai, highlighting the shared values, culture, and vibrant heritage of both India and France, reported ANI.