Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran Conferred With France’s Highest Civilian Award

N Chandrasekaran, Tata Sons Chairman, has been awarded France’s highest civilian honor, Chevalier de la Legion d’honneur, for his efforts in strengthening trade relationships between France and India. This prestigious award was presented to Chandrasekaran by French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna. Tata Group, earlier this year, signed a multi-billion dollar deal with Airbus to purchase 250 airplanes. In addition, Tata Technologies in December last year launched its innovation centre in Toulouse, France, to cater to the global aerospace and defence sector's modern product engineering and digital requirements

Important Points:

  1. The highest civilian award in France is the Chevalier de la Legion d’honneur.
  2. The chairman of Tata Sons, N Chandrasekaran, has been awarded this honor for his role in strengthening the trade relationship between India and France.
  3. The award was given by French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna.
  4. Tata Group signed a multi-billion dollar deal with Airbus to purchase 250 aircraft.
  5. Tata Technologies inaugurated their innovation center in Toulouse, France, last year.
  6. The Legion of Honour was established by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802.
  7. This award is given to individuals who have made outstanding contributions in military, civil, and cultural affairs to France.