Survey · 2026

Indo-Italian
Business Outlook

The Strategic Perspective of Italian Companies in India

An exclusive look at the strategies and performance of Italian companies in India. Participate, discover where your company stands compared to the top players in the sector, and get concrete benchmarks for growth in the Indian market.

6
Areas of investigation
Best Performer
Ranking
1:1
Assessment
India Excellence Forum
Event

The Context

India is no longer just an emerging market

It represents a double engine of growth for Italian companies: a rapidly expanding domestic market and a strategic industrial platform to serve Asia and diversify global supply chains.

  • Is your company on the right track for a secure and competitive entry into India?
  • Is your company turning Indian complexity into concrete opportunities?
  • Is your company generating value from its positioning in India?

The Bonfiglioli Consulting Group Study Center has developed this Survey to offer a strategic compass based on real data and industry benchmarks.

To photograph

The state of the art and best practices of reference for Italian companies in India.

Discover

The pillars of success on the field.

Identify

Opportunities for improvement and growth.

Why Participate

Your concrete benefits

A unique opportunity to measure yourself against Best Performers and obtain exclusive insights, visibility, and your personalized analysis prepared by our experts.

01

State of the Art Outlook

A timely snapshot prepared by our Experts on the state of the art of Italian companies in India, enriched by a broad view of aggregate data and main trends of the reference sectors. The report will be enriched by the perspective of the Scientific Committee.

02

Best Performer Ranking

You could have the opportunity to enter the exclusive ranking of the Best Performers in India and receive recognition during the India Excellence Forum. The Scientific Committee will validate the results and award the winners.

03

India Excellence Forum

The benchmark event in Italy scheduled for Autumn 2026. The exclusive opportunity to present consolidated results of this Observatory commented on by experts, managers, and entrepreneurs.

04

Personalized Assessment

You will receive a personalized analysis in English, prepared by our experts, on the maturity level of your presence in India, with a view of the future and towards the overall panel of participants and your reference sector, with the identification of any gaps and areas of improvement.

05

Competitive Benchmarking

Compare your company's performance with that of major Italian competitors in India, by sector and size.

06

Network of Excellence

Be part of a selected community of Italian entrepreneurs and managers active in India, with access to exclusive opportunities.

Why India

A double engine of growth

India is today the fourth largest economy in the world and is set to become the third by 2030. It represents an unprecedented opportunity for Italian manufacturing companies: a rapidly expanding domestic market on one hand, and a strategic industrial platform to serve Asia on the other.

Domestic market

1.4 billion consumers with a rapidly expanding middle class. Domestic demand grows in double digits every year, driven by urbanization and rising disposable income.

Hub for Asia

Strategic industrial platform to diversify global supply chains and serve the entire Asian continent. The "Make in India" program offers concrete incentives to foreign manufacturing companies.

Structural growth

GDP growing at +7% annually, the highest among the world's major economies. A strongly pro-industry government agenda and a young, skilled workforce guarantee stability and perspective.

4th
Fourth largest economy in the world
Will become the third by 2030
1.4B
Billions of consumers
Rapidly expanding middle class
+7%
Annual GDP Growth
The highest among the G20 major economies

Sources: World Bank, IMF World Economic Outlook 2025 · DPIIT (Dept. for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade)

Methodology

Scientific Committee

The results are processed and validated by a committee of academic experts and managers of leading Italian companies with direct experience in the Indian market.

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Committee
2
Questionnaire
3
Validation
4
Publication
Fabio Ancarani

Fabio Ancarani

Professore di Marketing University of Bologna
& Bologna Business School

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Marco Bernardini

Marco Bernardini

Group Chief QHSE & AS Officer
Bonfiglioli SpA

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Alessandro Fichera

Alessandro Fichera

CEO Octagona
& Equity Partner Bonfiglioli Consulting

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Alessandro Malavolti

Alessandro Malavolti

CEO
AMA SpA

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The Questionnaire

6 thematic areas to obtain concrete benchmarks


Quick-to-fill questions divided into 6 areas of investigation covering all critical aspects of the Italian presence in India: from market entry to HR management, up to future outlook.

6
Areas of investigation
Best Performer
Ranking
1:1
Dedicated assessment
1
Codice per azienda
01

General Information

  • Company profile and size
  • Reference sector
  • Framework of presence in India
02

Presence in the Indian Market

  • Entry mode
  • Investments and performance
  • Operational and decision-making model
  • Development of presence in Asia
03

Human Resources Management

  • Recruitment and retention of qualified talent
  • Management of know-how
  • Development of local talent
04

Future Outlook

  • Growth expectations
  • Level of confidence in the market
  • Role of India in the competitive landscape

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