- On October 12, 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, would be conferred with the rank of Chevalier (Knight) of the 'Legion of Honour'—France's prestigious national award.
- This is France's highest national honour. The insignia of the award is scheduled to be presented at the French Embassy in New Delhi on October 28.
- Sunil Bharti Mittal is being honoured for his significant contributions to fostering economic cooperation between India and France, as well as for his role in the development of telecommunications and digital infrastructure.
- Thierry Mathou, the French Ambassador to India, highlighted Mittal's association with France, which spans more than three decades—a relationship that dates back to the launch of Airtel in 1992.
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