GA-Alliance and ICCI Brought Their Expertise on the Indian Market to the Milan Roundtable

On April 22, 2026, GA-Alliance, the international legal and tax advisory firm based at Corso Europa 12, hosted “Unlocking the Indian Market: A Strategic Roadmap for EU Businesses” —a focused roundtable designed to help Italian and European companies navigate the opportunities and complexities of the Indian market.

The event took place at a pivotal moment in the bilateral relationship. The conclusion of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement in January 2026—described by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen as the “mother of all deals”—covers a population of two billion consumers and accounts for approximately 25% of global GDP and one-third of global trade. For Italian exporters and investors, the practical implications are significant: more than 96% of EU exports to India will see reduced or eliminated tariffs, generating an estimated €4 billion in annual duty savings.

India and Italy have also reaffirmed a bilateral trade target of €20 billion by 2029, which is closely linked to the implementation of the FTA. Growth potential spans the agri-food, infrastructure, and transportation sectors, as well as high-tech sectors including space, defense, and AI applied to robotics and manufacturing.

The roundtable discussed how companies can use the FTA to optimize tariffs and streamline customs procedures, select the appropriate corporate structures for market entry, and manage local compliance, with a particular focus on mitigating investment risks and navigating India’s legal and tax systems.

The panel brought together an exceptional mix of institutional, legal, and business representatives: Francesco Sciaudone, Global Managing Partner of GA-Alliance; Lavanya Kumar, Consul General of India in Milan; Carolina Lonetti, Chief Export and Soft Loans Officer at SIMEST; Luciano Pettoello Mantovani, Secretary General of the Indian Chamber of Commerce in Italy; Tasneem Ravindra Deo, Associate Professor of Law at National Law University Delhi; and Satinder Kapur, Managing Partner of GA-Alliance India.

The workshop concluded with a light cocktail reception, giving attendees the opportunity to continue their discussions with the speakers in an informal setting.