Dr Singh is understood to have told the business leaders about the expanding opportunities for trade and investment in India. The meeting was also attended by French Foreign Trade Minister Christine Lagarde.
Dr Singh expressed interest to develop 'very close ties' with Paris in defence matters.
The prime minister said he saw his visit to France as a great honour and privilege and an opportunity to strengthen the multifarious relationship between the two countries.
French Foreign Trade Minister Christine Lagarde greets the prime minister.