India–Italy: Partners in Progress — M&A, Finance and Joint Ventures for Growth and Innovation
On June 26th a high-level event held in Bergamo brought together experts, institutions, and business leaders to explore new avenues for strengthening economic collaboration between Italy and India. The meeting, titled “India–Italy: Partners in Progress – M&A, Finance and Joint Ventures for Growth and Innovation,” offered concrete insights into the opportunities shaping the bilateral business landscape.
The event opened with remarks from the host, Studio Legale Missale & Partners, which emphasized the strategic importance of deepening economic dialogue between the two nations at a time when investment flows, industrial synergies, and cross-border partnerships are rapidly evolving.
A distinguished panel of speakers contributed with targeted analyses and valuable perspectives:
Macroeconomic Outlook and Bilateral Relations
Lavanya Kumar
Consul General – Consulate General of India in Milan
Ms. Kumar provided a comprehensive overview of India’s economic trajectory and the expanding scope of Italy–India relations, highlighting sectors with the strongest growth potential.
Cross-Border M&A Between Italy and India
Luciano Pettoello Mantovani
Secretary General – Indian Chamber of Commerce in Italy (ICCI)
Mr. Pettoello Mantovani discussed emerging trends in cross-border mergers and acquisitions, outlining the practical opportunities and challenges Italian and Indian companies face when entering each other’s markets.
Governance in M&A Transactions
Giorgio Berta
Chartered Accountant, Founding Partner – Studio BNC
Dr. Berta examined the governance frameworks that underpin successful M&A operations, emphasizing transparency, structure, and long-term strategic alignment.
Finance and Joint Ventures
Dario Frau
Finance Expert
Mr. Frau explored financial instruments, partnership models, and joint venture structures that enable companies to scale, innovate, and enter new markets with confidence.
The Indian Chamber of Commerce in Italy extends its sincere gratitude to Mr. Missale and Studio Missale & Partners for the kind invitation to speak at this important event.
ICCI also expresses its appreciation to all speakers and participants whose expertise and engagement enriched the discussion. This initiative reflects the growing momentum behind Italy–India cooperation and the shared ambition to foster investment, innovation, and sustainable economic growth.
ICCI remains committed to supporting platforms that encourage dialogue, connect businesses, and strengthen the bilateral partnership between India and Italy.
