India, June 15 -- French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday hailed India as a major driver of global innovation and emphasized the need for deeper collaboration between France and India in emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, clean energy, and scientific research.

Speaking at the inaugural session of the Bharat Innovates 2026 conclave in Nice alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Macron highlighted India's remarkable technological progress and its growing influence in shaping the future of innovation worldwide.

He noted that India's strong foundation in education, research, and engineering talent has made it one of the world's most dynamic innovation hubs.

According to Macron, the country's ability to produce more than on...