India, Oct. 12 -- Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, has been named a Knight of the National Order of the Legion of Honour (Chevalier de l'Ordre national de la Legion d'honneur) by French President Emmanuel Macron.

Announced on 12 October 2026, the distinction recognises Mittal's contribution to strengthening economic ties between India and France, as well as his work in telecommunications and digital infrastructure. Established in 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte, the Legion of Honour is France's highest national order of merit.

French Ambassador to India Thierry Mathou said Mittal had maintained close ties with France for more than three decades, beginning with Airtel's establishment in 1992. He also highlighte...