ICCI and BCCI launch Milan dialogue on India’s trade agreements with the UK and EU

On 25 November, experts from EXP Legal and Baker McKenzie will join the two Chambers to examine what the agreements mean for companies trading between India, Italy and the United Kingdom.

The Indian Chamber of Commerce in Italy (ICCI) and the British Chamber of Commerce for Italy (BCCI) invite business leaders and professionals to “India–Europe–UK: A New Era of Trade Partnerships”, the first event in their joint series, Tax & Legal Expert Dialogue and Practical Insights. The evening will take place at The Dhaba in Milan on Wednesday, 25 November 2026, combining expert presentations and an audience Q&A with dinner and networking.

The series opens at a timely moment for companies active in all three markets. The UK–India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) entered into force on 15 July 2026. The EU–India Free Trade Agreement is at a different stage. Negotiations concluded on 27 January 2026, and in September the European Commission submitted proposals to the Council for signature and conclusion. Its trade preferences will become available once the agreement enters into force.

What could change for businesses?

For an Italian machinery manufacturer preparing a quotation for an Indian customer, the EU–India agreement raises a concrete question. How might a future tariff reduction affect the price the customer pays and the supplier’s ability to compete for the order? An Indian exporter selling to both Britain and Italy faces a different decision. It can already assess whether its UK shipments qualify for preferential treatment under CETA while preparing separately for future sales under the EU agreement. For businesses sourcing components across several countries, understanding the rules that determine a product’s origin is an important part of that assessment.

These are among the commercial questions that give the Milan dialogue its focus. For companies already trading internationally, the agreements provide a reason to revisit pricing, sourcing and conversations with distributors. For those considering expansion, the starting point may be more fundamental: which products to introduce, which partners to approach and when to enter the market.

An evening of expert discussion and networking

Tom Noad, President of BCCI, and Luciano Pettoello Mantovani, Secretary General of ICCI, will open the evening with institutional welcome addresses. Stefano Rossi, Partner at EXP Legal, and Marco Marazzi, Special Counsel at Baker McKenzie, will then examine the agreements and their practical implications for cross-border business.

An interactive Q&A will give participants the opportunity to bring questions from their own businesses to the speakers. Dinner will follow, allowing members and guests of both Chambers to continue the discussion and meet potential partners with experience across the Indian, Italian and UK markets.

Event details and registration

To confirm your participation, please complete payment by 18 November and email your payment receipt to segreteria@icci.it. Event and payment details