Grant Thornton Bharat and Grant Thornton Italy, in collaboration with SIMEST, hosted a webinar on ‘The India–Italy Corridor’, exploring the growing trade and investment opportunities shaping bilateral business relations.

Key takeaways from the session:

  • Strong bilateral foundation: Trade between India and Italy stands at ~€14–15 billion, with 800+ Italian companies active in India.
  • Strategic complementarity: India offers scale and growth, while Italy brings advanced manufacturing and design excellence.
  • EU–India FTA momentum: Expected to unlock significant opportunities through tariff reductions, improved market access, and stronger IP protections.
  • Shift in strategy: Businesses are moving from export-led trade to deeper value chain integration and long-term market presence.
  • Financial enablers: SIMEST offers structured funding support, including soft loans and risk-sharing mechanisms for cross-border investments. 

The India–Italy corridor provides an integrated approach covering advisory, market entry, compliance, and financing solutions.

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Speakers

  • Chief Representative India

    Fabrizio Ceccarelli

    SIMEST SpA

  • Partner, Indirect Tax and India Investment Advisory Services Leader

    Krishan Arora

    Grant Thornton Bharat

  • Advisory Partner

    Sante Maiolica

    Grant Thornton Italy

  • Audit Partner

    Ferdinando Greco

    Grant Thornton Italy