On a three-day business mission to New Delhi, India in April, a delegation led by Italy’s deputy minister for economic development, Ivan Scalfarotto, aimed to strengthen bilateral ties and make the most of the plentiful business opportunities that India has on offer.
The platform, promoted by the Italian Ministries of Economic Development and Foreign Affairs, in partnership with India’s trade bodies FICCI and CII, saw participation by various state representatives, along with 140 big enterprises and SMEs, across varied sectors, from both India and Italy. 80 companies, out of the total industry representation in the forum, in areas such as automotive, healthcare, defense, aviation and railways were from Italy exploring growth opportunities in India.
Speaking at the event, Scalfarotto said that more than 60 Italian automotive companies were working with 80 manufacturing facilities in India — most of them located in the Maharashtra belt — “and yet keeping an eye on the immense future potential,” reports Autocar Professional.
Last updated: December 26th, 2025
