Invitation-only event · November 18, 2026

Indian Business Excellence Forum

Italian companies meet the growth of the Indian market.

November 18, 2026 · 09:00–14:00

Milan · 2 Belgioioso Square

10+ Speakers

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The exclusive event to present the strategic perspective of Italian companies in India.

Why participate

A forum designed for those doing business in India

A unique morning offering a sneak peek at the Observatory’s findings, a chance to meet key players in the India-Italy market, and the opportunity to discover the sector’s top performers.

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Preview results

The consolidated financial statements of the’Observatory, introduced by the Scientific Committee with an overview of market trends and best practices.

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Networking & Business Insights

Exchange of ideas, networking, and sharing of best practices with entrepreneurs, managers, and experts who share common experiences and development strategies in the Indian market.

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India Excellence Awards

4 awards for the best-performing Italian companies in India: Top Performer, Business Performance, Investment & Growth Outlook, Talent & Organization.

The Context

A Dual Engine for Italian Businesses

India is currently the world’s fourth-largest economy and is on track to become the third-largest by 2030: a rapidly expanding domestic market and a strategic industrial hub for serving Asia.

1.4B

Consumers with a rapidly expanding middle class

Source: World Bank, IMF World Economic Outlook 2025

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Global Economy: On Track to Rank Among the Top Three by 2030

+7%

Annual GDP growth, the highest among major economies

The Survey

Indo-Italian Business Outlook

The event offers a sneak peek at the findings of the Indo-Italian Business Outlook, the Bonfiglioli Consulting Group’s report on the strategies and performance of Italian companies in India. Haven’t attended yet? Request your access code.

Where is the event taking place?

The Indian Business Excellence Forum will be held at the Gianni & Origoni offices

The event is organized by the Bonfiglioli Consulting Group and will be held, for this occasion, at the Milan office of the law firm Gianni & Origoni—an institutional setting that reinforces the initiative’s prestige.

Gianni & Origoni

Milan

Milan

Gianni & Origoni

Piazza Belgioioso, 2 · Tel.: +39 02 763741

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Agenda

The morning journey

09:00

Welcome Coffee

Hospitality and networking

10:20

Opening Remarks

Alessandro Fichera · CEO of Octagona and Equity Partner at Bonfiglioli Consulting Group

10:30

Welcome Remarks

10:40

Observatory Results

Prof. Fabio Ancarani · Professor of Marketing, University of Bologna & Bologna Business School

10:55

Indian market outlook

11:15

Entering India · Roundtable

Entry models, initial investments, local governance, and know-how protection

12:00

Growing in India · Round table

Scalability, talent, operations, supply chain, and India's role in overseeing Asia

12:45

Best Performer Award India

Category awards

13:15

Closing of works

13:30

Networking Lunch

Speakers

Over 10 speakers including entrepreneurs, managers, and experts

An exceptional panel: academic, institutional, and entrepreneurial expertise to portray India from every angle.

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Alexander Fichera

CEO Octagona · Equity Partner, Bonfiglioli Consulting Group

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Prof. Fabio Ancarani

Professor of Marketing, University of Bologna & Bologna Business School

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Vincenzo De Luca

Former Italian Ambassador to India

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Marco Bernardini

Group Chief QHSE & AS Officer, Bonfiglioli

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Alexander Malavolti

CEO, AMA SpA

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Business comparison

Two round tables to transform experience into shared knowledge

Every panel brings real cases, operational decisions, and lessons learned from companies already tackling the Indian market to the room.

11:15 · Round table

Entering India

Entry models, initial investments, local governance, and protection of know-how.

12:00 · Round table

Growing up in India

Scalability, talent, operations, the supply chain, and India’s role in the Asian market.

AWARD

INDIA EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2026

4 Awards. 4 ways to stand out in India.

Four awards for Italian companies that are transforming
the presence in India in terms of results, growth, and value over time.

Award

Top Performer India

Overall Excellence

The award for the Italian company that has generated the most value in India.

Award

Business Performance

Competitiveness & Excellence

Award

Investment & Growth Outlook

Investing in the Future

Award

Talent & Organization

Building a Sustainable Organization

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After the event

A community for those doing business in India

The event does not end with the award: it becomes the starting point for a structured journey of exchange, updating, and access to insights on the Indian market.

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Reports and Highlights from the Observatory

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Access to selected data and benchmarks

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Periodic meetings with entrepreneurs and managers

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Scientific committee and continuous content

November 18, 2026

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Milan · 2 Belgioioso Square

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