One of Octagona's strengths is definitely the direct presence in foreign markets, an element that guarantees Italian companies eager to expand abroad a great advantage: being able to count on the physical presence and support of our local teams.
Having a presence abroad also means knowing the market very well and being able to rely on specific solutions as well as on a network of contacts and relationships started several years ago.
That's why in recent days Vishnu Krishna, Director of Octagona India, visited Octagona's existing and potential customers, To give value to Italian companies who have developed or intend to preside over the Indian market.
During his stay, in addition to moments of conviviality, development and opportunities were also discussed, with many meetings that ended fruitfully for companies that had sought advice from the Director of Octagona India in recent weeks.
Here is Vishnu Krishna's testimony demonstrating the potential of Italian companies in India:
“During my time in Italy, I had the opportunity to meet many new and existing Italian customers. These companies were from different sectors: construction, ceramics, consumer products, chemicals, industrial and agricultural machinery, and so on.
Being my first trip after Covid, my impression was that all the entrepreneurs I met were very eager to do international business. And they all wanted to a long-term sustainable, low-risk market in which to do business. Given the uncertainty that exists in global markets today due to a number of factors, India emerges as a major large market, with a GDP growing at 8% annually, a huge domestic market, tax incentives for starting local manufacturing businesses (Make in India), a young, English-speaking working class. There are not many such examples in the world today.’.
The Director of Octagona India then provides an interesting overview of the extraordinary economic and social development that India has been experiencing in recent years. Some Italian companies in India have developed a significant presence there, but there is still plenty of room to maneuver, according to Vishnu Krishna:
“Many Italian companies I met on my trip already have experience doing business in India and want to go further in terms of scaling up. Some Italian companies are looking to establish a wholly owned subsidiary in India, while others are looking for local partners to enter into a joint venture agreement. There are realistic possibilities for all of them. In the past, India was a very complex market in which to do business because of various laws and regulations. That said, it has gradually improved over the years. Today India ranks 63rd in the global index of doing business (it was 114th just 8 years ago). It is still not easy, but with the help of the right advisors an Italian company can navigate the complex Indian market.”.
Finally, confirmation of how Made in Italy products are highly valued by both Indian citizens and businesses, and that there is no time to lose in order to have a real competitive advantage:
Italy has a very positive name among the Indian business community. Many Indians (especially those who have visited Italy, like me) know the vast potential that Italy-India cooperation can offer both countries. Anything that is produced or designed in Italy usually has a positive impression on the Indian people. This is the best time in years that Italian companies can take advantage of to enter or expand in the Indian market.”.
Vishnu Krishna's commentary highlights the fact that investing abroad and making business deals in a high-growth country like India can prove to be Fundamental to the growth of its business and turnovers.
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India is interesting because it combines growth and size: according to Vishnu Krishna, Director of Octagona India, GDP grows by 8% annually and the domestic market is huge. This is complemented by a young workforce who speak English and the fiscal incentives of the Make in India program for those who start local production businesses.
The ease of doing business in India has improved significantly: today the country ranks 63rd in the global index of doing business, whereas just eight years ago it was 114th. According to Vishnu Krishna, the market remains complex due to laws and regulations, but with the right advisors an Italian company can find its way.
An Italian company can choose between two main paths: creating an entirely controlled subsidiary in India or seeking a local partner for a joint venture. According to Vishnu Krishna, Director of Octagona India, there are realistic possibilities for both solutions, especially for companies that already have experience in the country and want to grow.
Vishnu Krishna’s meetings with Italian clients, both existing and potential, involved companies in the construction, ceramics, consumer products, chemical, industrial machinery, and agricultural machinery sectors. According to Krishna, the entrepreneurs he met were looking for a long-term, low-risk sustainable market in which to develop their international business.
Yes, Made in Italy products are highly appreciated in India by both consumers and businesses. According to Vishnu Krishna, what is produced or designed in Italy usually has a positive impression on the Indian public, and Italy has an excellent reputation in the business community, especially among those who have visited it.
Octagona’s direct presence in India offers Italian companies local teams on-site, in-depth market knowledge, specific solutions, and a network of contacts and relationships built over several years. Octagona also offers a free initial consultation on India to assess the company’s project and identify the best solution.
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