Beautiful billiard tables by Chevillotte available in Delhi and Bengaluru. Looking for distributors in Mumbai and Kolkata.     New Delhi, April 2012: For the past 152 years, CHEVILLOTTE has turned the manufacture of billiard tables into an art form. The know-how of five generations, combined with the talent of its designers and cabinetmakers, has made CHEVILLOTTE the world leader in prestige billiard tables, present in over forty countries. Already present in Bengaluru and Delhi, CHEVILLOTTE is now looking for distributors in Mumbai as well as Kolkata to establish a strong presence in the major metropolitan cities in India. The company first distinguished itself in the competition circuit as its models are regularly chosen, even to this day, for major international competitions. Now the main focus of its business has become the consumer market, and CHEVILLOTTE has been awarded the EPV label ( Entreprises du Patrimoine Vivant - Living Heritage Enterprise) . This label is awarded by the French Ministry of the Economy, Finance and Industry to recognize companies in the country with excellence in artisanal know-how. Driven by the pursuit of aesthetics and design, CHEVILLOTTE nurtures values centred on innovation and boldness, while maintaining its know-how and the excellence of its craft. All manufacturing is done exclusively in France, in keeping with tradition and using the noblest of materials on the basis of a rigorous selection process. CHEVILLOTTE has launched Verytables , the first-ever dining table that turns into a billiard table, by means of a patented system which truly represents a remarkable technical achievement. CHEVILLOTTE also specializes in antique billiard tables. This expertise led the company to be selected by the Château de Versailles to recreate the billiard table used by King Louis XVI. CHEVILLOTTE has recently set up an Entertainment Room concept . It can now offer complete, fully laid-out game rooms, designed according to each customer’s specific requirements. These include carpeting, seating, lighting, wooden panels, bar, billiard tables, casino multigame tables, juke-box, pinball machines, foosball tables… For further information, please visit: www.chevillotte.com     

Six reputed French fashion brands will be participating in India Fashion Forum to be held from Tuesday 13 th March to Thursday 15 th March 2012 at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai.   JULES, French men’s wear brand : A highly marketed brand…For mass markets! Our target: young urban men, aged 25 to 30! A concept for men and women who live with them! Jules helps men to change their STYLE, Jules drives men in their first steps towards FASHION, Jules increases men’s SELF CONFIDENCE. JULES is part of HAPPYCHIC an international French company gathering 3 fashion men’s brands: BIZZBEE, JULES and BRICE. JULES relies on a solid network of 380 stores in more than 10 different countries throughout the world. One of the leaders in its mother market, JULES is the Retailer of the Year 2011 in men’s fashion in France (Q&A Research & Consultancy). HAPPYCHIC is part of AFM (Association of Mulliez’s Family) which entitles retail companies like AUCHAN, DECATHLON, LEROY MERLIN… -  www.happychicgroup.com   WEILL, French women’s wear brand : Founded at the heart of Paris by Albert Weill in 1892, Weill is the oldest French fashion house. Its legendary history joins forces with that of fashion and a lineage that is Weill family. Weill has known how to stand the test of time while retaining its know-how, its craft and its soul by following the seasons and Fashions, accompanying society’s major shift towards women’s freedom and glorifying current tastes in its collections. Formerly a pioneer of French ready-to-wear, Weill is consolidating its pedigree today by launching a range of “haute couture” ready-to-wear”, a clever mix of current trends, quality and masterful elegance. Weill’s target is a broad one. Its collections are aimed at all women to secure the loyalty of those mothers and daughters with a love of liberty, elegance and refinement, the ambassadors of the “French” look. Weill’s major asset is the excellent value for money of its various products. Weill represents the quality and glamour of Couture at Ready-to-wear prices, a resolute choice of the most beautiful materials, perfect manufacturing and finishings. Weill offers a complete range of garments aimed at accompanying women anytime in their lives: in the city, at the weekend or for special occasions.- www.weill.com   DIDIER PARAKIAN, French women’s wear brand Women’s wear brand: Didier Parakian, internationally renowned brand since 1989 has dressed generations of women in his practical and elegant style which is both feminine and modern. Mediterranean, colourful and sensual, every creation of Didier Parakian is far ahead of its competing brands, with its play of colours and materials inspired by the designer’s Armenian background, ethnicity and sophistication. This luxury brand uses embroideries, pearls, lace and stunning prints with an obsessive eye for detail on comfortable fabrics of unmatched quality, to evoke the Didier Parakian style, making the collection, be it dresses, tops, skirts, pants, jeans, jackets, scarves and cardigans, distinctly unique. Didier Parakian has a growing following of fashion-conscious women who enjoy the freedom to create their own look. Didier Parakian apparels have a universal appeal and hence have a large customer base in over fifty countries spanning from East to West. - www.didierparakian.com   ORCHESTRA , French Kids wear brand : Created in 1995, in its brief existence the brand Orchestra has managed to establish itself and is well known with its over 350 franchise shops in 30 countries. The product list of the company includes a rich color range of clothes (from infants to 14 year-old children), shoes (from number 16 to number 38), hand watches, sunglasses and other accessories. Each season ORCHESTRA’s collection exceeds 2 million models. A combination of design, fashion and quality is the primary element giving ORCHESTRA’s clothes their identity. The firm’s stylists combine practicality with high creativity and the latest fashion trends. Each season ORCHESTRA strives to offer a complete fashion line that aims to include everything the children need and most importantly to satisfy their tastes regarding design and comfort. - www.orchestra.fr   TEXIER , French leather bag & accessories brand : Texier Company was founded more than half a century ago by Mr Louis Texier. Every Texier design reflects the fashion of the day, thanks to creative inspiration that is culturally enriched by close attention to international trends.  Made in France, a Texier bag can be defined in the following expression “Open it and find what you are looking for” – Appearance is one thing (size, design, choice of leather) but the work on the interior is equally important. It has to be practical, full of details that make it easy to use, well finished and made of beautiful materials. The design is intelligent so that a bag is full of promises, aware that women want a personal motto and an imaginary self. An ideal bag has nothing to do with need and everything to do with dreams, desire and a wish to leave the banal behind. - http://www.texier.com/?cat=&ligne=&lang=en   - MEPHISTO , French Footwear Brand : Founded 1965 in France by Martin MICHAELI, MEPHISTO stands clearly out from all other international or national brands in the world: its product policy “Quality – Comfort – Design” being put into practice with a high degree of creativity and quality control, its know-how, its production in Europe, its worldwide distribution and its intercultural marketing place the brand into a unique positioning on the markets. The brand is in fact situated between the “middle-of-the-range” brands and the luxury brands. 80 % of the sales are made outside France. Subsidiaries based in USA, Canada, Japan, Portugal, distribution in 86 countries, based on a specific intercultural marketing, 600 models of handcrafted shoes and sandals of highest quality every season. The brand MEPHISTO designates modern shoes and sandals for ladies and men in the field of comfort and well-being. - http://www.mephisto.com/index.php?lang=en   The representatives of these reputed French fashion brands will be available for B2B meetings with potential Indian partners at India Fashion Forum at Bombay Exhibition Centre (B7B, Hall 1 – B).   For further information, please contact: brinder.rault@ubifrance.fr

Ubifrance and the French Trade Commission in India in collaboration with the French Nautical Industries Federation is organizing a French Pavilion during the Mumbai International Boat Show 2012 from 23rd to 26th February, 2012 ; bringing together 6 leading French companies specializing in the pleasure boating industry, in safety & surveillance as well as in desalination systems. The objective is to meet and network with the leading players and decision makers from the Indian boating industry and to forge business opportunities. India represents a burgeoning market with substantial growth potential. Fascinated by India’s growth rate of 8-9%, international luxury brands of repute are flocking to India for business development. The French Pavilion gathers leading companies specializing in yacht charter services, construction of luxury catamarans, safety & surveillance systems and dual energy desalinating machines. The French Pavilion offers an ideal occasion for these companies to promote their state-of-the-art, luxury boats and share their technological expertise with professionals in Indian boating industry. List of companies participating at the French Pavilion: Bateaux Archambault, for over 50 years has been producing character sailing yachts appreciated all over the world. 60% of the production is exported through an international network of distributors. Located near Châtellerault, close to main transport routes, the ship yard is just 1h30 from Paris and 2hrs from the Atlantic coast. Website: www.archambault-boats.eu Catana is a French boat builder of top-of-the-range luxury catamarans. CATANA catamarans, the ultimate experience of speed, are among the fastest selling catamarans in the global market. The brand value proposition consists of performance/safety, high technology construction, luxury and semi-custom built to owner’s specifications. It is one of those boat builders who include standard carbon fibers, twaron aramid fiber and infusion process in the construction of the boats. Its range includes 42 to 80 feet long boats (42’, 47’, 50’, new 59’, 65’ and customs units 75’ & 80’). Website: www.catana.com CSO Yachts specializes in charter, brokerage and management of luxury yachts. Based in Cannes, the heart of the French Riviera, one of the world’s most praised cruising grounds, CSO Yachts offers the best of its expertise to its customers for successful completion of their yachting projects. With over 50 years of experience in providing consultancy services, CSO YACHTS’ has made its mark in the global yachting industry. Website: www.csoyachts.com Dessalator, for over 30 years has been manufacturing reverse osmosis systems for many shipyards such as Amel, Beneteau Group, Alliaura Marine, Outremer Yachting, X-Yachts, Hanse Yachts, Princess and so on.  Around 8,000 water management systems are already installed around the world. The one of its kind, DUO models,  are patented dual-energy desalinating machines produced by Dessalator. Dessalator manufactures a wide range of these products with output capacities from "60 L/H to 1,000 L/H". Website: www.dessalator.com Nautitech  is one of the major players in world of catamaran. Renowned for its pleasing aesthetics, Nautitech boats are high in quality, fast and secure. In 2011 and 2012, two new units were launched, the Nautitech 542 and the Nautitech 482 reflecting the latest luxury trends and best performance levels. Website: www.nautitech-catamarans.fr ,  www.ocean-voyager.net Seagull-Security has made its mark as a major player in the market of products and services dedicated to safety and surveillance at sea. Their new beacon, the most compact and ergonomic on the market, has instantly established itself as a leading product. Thanks to the miniaturization of its electronic components and it’s ingenious design, which differs from existing beacons, it has overcome many technical and operational barriers to offer maximum safety and comfort when using it. It offers innovative responses to the limitations of traditional beacons. Website: www.seagull-security.com In 2011, the Mumbai International Boat Show welcomed about 100 exhibitors and 15,000 visitors over the duration of the show. Following this success, the sixth edition of India’s largest international boat show will offer a platform for world-class conferences, great networking opportunities, and state-of-the-art technology exhibits from national and international players. The French companies from boating industry are committed to identify new opportunities and chalk out strategies for business collaborations. Come and meet them at Stand A3, MMRDA Grounds, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Mumbai! About The French Nautical Industries Federation (FIN) The French Nautical Industries Federation represents and promotes different sectors of the French nautical industries both at home and abroad. The FIN currently has more than 600 members, representing more than 80% of the industry’s turnover. In collaboration with the authorities at the regional, national, and European level, the French Nautical Industries Federation assists and advises companies in a number of domains: legal, social, economic and technical, and plays a role in providing information to the public and media. The Federation organizes the Paris International Boat show, Cannes International Boat and Yacht Show, and Maritima, a trade show dedicated to the global maritime industry. About Ubifrance: UBIFRANCE is the French agency for international business development, a key public partner in export for French companies. It’s complete range of services include providing information (on markets, legal, regulatory, international financing, calls to tender, sector watch), export consulting, sales actions (prospecting missions, partnership meetings, trade events abroad, communication in the international press, etc.) and the Volunteers for International Experience (Volontariat International en Entreprise – VIE) for the international deployment of skilled human resources. To support French companies of all sizes and all sectors in their development on foreign markets, UBIFRANCE mobilizes the expertise of 2,500 persons in France (Paris and Marseille) and in 120 other countries through its Missions Economiques, clubs and associations, and a network of Press Services. For further information, please contact: Shilpa PATIL Trade Advisor Lifestyle, Consumer Goods & Healthcare Department French Trade Commission Consulate General of France, Mumbai Tel: +91 22 66 69 40 83 Email: shilpa.patil@ubifrance.fr Press Contact: Deepika PRAKASH Press Officer French Trade Commission Embassy of France, New Delhi Tel: +91 11 43 19 63 51 Email: deepika.prakash@ubifrance.fr  

« Elle », the French fashion label enters India through a "Licensee" Elle (Groupe Lagardère Active) , the French ready-to-wear & fashion accessories brand for women has signed a Franchise agreement with Arvind Lifestyle Brands , a leading Indian ready-to-wear brand. According to Mr. J. Suresh, Director of Arvind Brands, "The Indian market for western ready-to-wear for women is booming. By introducing " Elle " an international upmarket brand our company has an early bird advantage in the Indian market." The first Elle brand stores are planned in Delhi, Bangalore and Chandigarh in April 2012. The project is to open stores in the malls, high-streets and shop-in-shops in department stores in India. Arvind Brands already represents international brands like Arrow, Izod, Gant, Polo US. The Indian ready-to-wear & fashion accessories market is estimated at EUR 26 billion of which 12 billion (46%) for men’s ready-to-wear, 10 billion (38%) for women’s ready-to-wear and 4 billion (15%) for ready-to-wear for children and teenagers. The annual growth rates in value for the three segments are respectively +13%, +16% and +17%.   Roberto Cavalli arrives in India Roberto Cavalli has signed a partnership with Infinite Luxury for the development of its brand in India. The first store of the Italian brand is planned, with a surface area of 350 m², on the ground floor of DLF Emporio, a luxury shopping mall in New Delhi. The store will have the complete collection of the brand’s ready-to-wear for men, women & children, leather goods, shoes, watches, sunglasses, jewelry ... Infinite Luxury, a company created by the renowned Indian designer Manav Gangwani in collaboration with an entrepreneur based in Dubai will also be the franchisee of "Cavalli Café" in India. The Indian market for ready-to-wear & fashion accessories is estimated at EUR 26 billion of which 12 billion (46%) for men’s ready-to-wear, 10 billion (38%) for women’s ready-to-wear and 4 billion (15%) for ready-to-wear for ready-to-wear for children and teenagers. The annual growth rates in value for the three segments are respectively +13%, +16% and +17%.

  Ubifrance and the French Trade Commission in collaboration with Syndicat National Lunettes de France ( www.lunettes-de-france ) - the French Association for eyewear is setting up a French Pavilion at Optic India 2012, being held from 28th to 30th January, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. These French companies are looking forward to showcase their latest eye-wear collection and evaluate business opportunities in the Indian optical industry. The French Pavilion at the trade show brings together 9 leading companies from the French eye-wear industry. This presence includes Look Vision, Morel, Opal, Oxibis, Visioptis, Yves Cogan, Zilli and Francis Klein specializing in design and manufacture of top quality frames, sunglasses and licensing of some of the world renowned eye-wear brands. The Pavilion offers a comprehensive platform for these companies to showcase their creative, state-of-the-art collections and share their expertise and professional know-how in the growing optics sector. Featuring brands like New Man, Xenith, Le Tanneur, Crobs and Le Ducat , Look Vision offers a collection of spectacular and trendy eye-wear. Morel , a benchmark company in the French optical industry has as many as 8 brands to offer: Koali, Oga, Nomad, LT, Marius Morel, Rebel and Tatoo . The entire Morel range, manages best to present uncommon luxury, synonymous of fascination and timeless elegance. Opal, a European leader in providing trendy eye-wear for children and adolescents will present its different brands: Hello Kitty will present its latest eye-wear collection for children, New York Yankees will present their latest designer collection to complement urban fashion and Arrow will showcase their recently launched stylish yet elegant sportswear range. Oxibis , a renowned name in the French eye-wear industry, offers brands like Exalto , a leading name in designer eye-wear and Dilem frames with interchangeable temples. Visioptis offers designer brands like Enrico Cecchi, Banana Moon, Vilebrequin and Everest . With prime focus on innovation and quality, they have made their mark in the eye-wear industry. Yves Cogan presents the latest easy-to-wear frames with their Cogan Power Design Collection. House of ZILLI , a well-known name for designer sportswear in France, has recently launched its line of high-end eye-wear collection. Eric Jean, a renowned French designer and optician, partnered with Zilli to craft some of the most exquisite, titanium metal frames in different styles. Hand-made in France, with creative shapes like oval, round, butterfly etc. and a wide-range of special colours, Francis Klein frames are famous all around the world. In addition to these major French eye-wear brands, organizing committee of SILMO , an international optics and eyewear exhibition will also be present at the French Pavilion. This trade fair takes place every year in Paris bringing together the global eye-wear and optical industry under one roof. Estimated at US $ 2 billion, the Indian optics sector has seen an annual growth of 30% in the last few years. The Indian market holds substantial growth potential for optical industry professionals worldwide. France is the 4th largest exporter of opticals in the world. The French optical and eye-wear industry has regularly stood out in the fields of innovation, technology, industrial efficiency and creativity. Thanks to its marketing commercial flair that allows it to offer glamorous and desirable brands that resonate positively in the consumers’ minds. The participating French companies are committed to bring to India, top brands of eye-wear with high tech features and contemporary designs. Optic India 2012 indeed provides an excellent opportunity for French exhibitors to meet the main players of the Indian optical industry - the policy and decision makers, buyers and main retailers to identify new opportunities and challenges and chalk out strategies for business collaborations.   About Lunettes de France: LUNETTES DE FRANCE is the national organization of the French eyewear industry.  It upholds the values and specificities of the manufacturers that subscribe to the same professional ethics and share our recognized know-how. Lunettes de France represents more than 70 companies based primarily in regions of Oyonnax and Jura; Jura being historically the centre for the manufacture of eyewear in France. Since 2007, several contacts have been established between the French and Indian markets with the French delegations visits to India. An Indian delegation also went to France to attend Silmo World optical salon, a major exhibition for this industry and also visited several production sites there in France. LUNETTES DE FRANCE is committed to promote dynamism, creativity and know-how of French Eyewear Companies worldwide. For further information, please contact: Sébastien ANDRIEUX Head of Lifestyle, Consumer Goods & Healthcare Department French Trade Commission Consulate General of France, Mumbai Tel: +91 22 66 69 40 95 Email: sébastien.andrieux@ubifrance.fr   Press Contact: Deepika PRAKASH Press Officer French Trade Commission – Ubifrance Embassy of France, New Delhi Tel: +91 43 19 63 51 Email: deepika.prakash@ubifrance.fr Here is the list of participating companies: Francis Klein - http://www.francisklein.com Look Vision - http://www.look-vision.fr Morel - http://www.morel-france.com Opal - http://www.opal.fr Oxibis - http://www.oxibis.com Visioptis - http://www.visioptis.com Yves Cogan - http://www.yvescogan.com Zilli -  http://www.zilli.fr        

French Trade Commission in India, in collaboration with GIFO – French National Federation of Eyewear industry - and Essilor India, organized from 22nd to 29th November 2011 a roadshow for six French high-end optical companies at New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Bangalore. During the roadshow the participating French companies - Vuillet Vega, Elce, Gold & Wood, Lafont, Oxibis (Exalto, Dilem) and Grosfilley – had B2B meetings with 40 Indian opticians, members of Club Platine Optic . At present Club Platine Optic regroups 60 opticians with around 300 retail stores all over India. The event was very successful - the French & Indian companies were very satisfied of their participation. During their visit the French companies took out some time to visit optical stores in these cities. They also had a chance to meet the Bollywood star Salman Khan.

Indo-French Business Meet in the Beauty and Wellness sector - Mumbai & Delhi  from 12 to 15 December 2011-   December 2011: The French Trade Commission – Ubifrance in India is organizing an Indo-French business meet in beauty and wellness sector on 12 th & 13 th December in Mumbai and on 14 th & 15 th December in Delhi, bringing together a delegation of 5 French companies. These French companies are looking forward to unveil 7 leading brands, introduce their beauty and wellness products and evaluate business opportunities in the Indian market.   The seminar opens in Mumbai with a presentation highlighting the growth of the Indian beauty and wellness industry. This will be followed by presentations by the French companies showcasing their exclusive products to the key decision makers and professionals of the Indian beauty and wellness industry. The French presence includes leading companies like BEAUTYMED SAS, INTERPRESTIGE, COSMETIC RESEARCH GROUP, ESTEBAN SA and GAMMA-MG BROSS specializing in cosmetics and skin care products. It is imperative to bring the industry together on a platform to share these high-quality skin care products.   BEAUTYMED SAS offers a range of cosmetics & skin care products under the brand name Aquatonale , INTERPRESTIGE offers Christian Breton dermo-cosmetic products. COSMETIC RESEARCH GROUP (CRG) France, a specialist in skincare products has two flagship brands in its portfolio known as SOSKIN Paris and TOM ROBINN Paris . ESTEBAN SA presents a range of perfumes and home fragrances. GAMMA-MG BROSS presents Institut Arnaud laboratories which develop premium range of skin care products and also offers skin care and depilatory products especially suited for the Indian skin with its brand Arsène Valère France .The delegation will participate in interactive sessions followed by B2B meetings with potential Indian partners in the field of beauty and wellness.   Here is a list of participating companies:   BEAUTYMED SAS: www.beautymed.com COSMETIC RESEARCH GROUP (CRG) FRANCE: www.cosmetic-research-group.com ESTEBAN SA: www.esteban.fr GAMMA-MG BROSS: http://www.europeanbeautycollection.com/brands/institut_arnaud/                                            http://www.arsenevalere.net/boutique_us/index.cfm?code_lg=lg_us INTERPRESTIGE:   www.christian-breton.com   For further information, please contact : Sébastien ANDRIEUX Head of Lifestyle, Consumer Goods & Healthcare Department French Trade Commission Consulate General of France, Mumbai Tel: +91 22 66 69 40 95 Email: sébastien.andrieux@ubifrance.fr