Daijiworld Media Network – New Delhi
New Delhi, Jun 5: In a strategic push to attract global investments and deepen economic ties, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held high-level meetings with leading Italian CEOs during his official visit to Italy. The visit is aimed at highlighting the vast opportunities that India's innovation-driven economy presents to global companies.
After concluding his engagements in France, the minister kicked off the Italy leg of his Europe tour with a series of dialogues focusing on manufacturing, technology, healthcare, cold chain infrastructure, and food processing.
Taking to social media platform X, Goyal wrote, “Met Michele Poggipolini, CEO of Poggipolini S.p.A., for a productive exchange on technology, innovation, and India’s growing strength in global supply chains.”
Goyal also met Daniele Forni, General Director of SOL Group, a global player in medical and technical gases. Discussions revolved around expanding the group's footprint across India, especially in the healthcare and industrial sectors.
In a key meeting with Tomaso Carraro, Vice Chairman of the Carraro Group, the minister appreciated the company's strong manufacturing presence in India. They explored Carraro India’s expansion plans and collaborative pathways to enhance India’s role as a manufacturing powerhouse.
Another significant interaction was with Marco Nocivelli, CEO of EPTA Group, which specializes in commercial refrigeration. With India’s cold chain and retail sectors witnessing robust growth, Goyal pitched India as a prime destination for EPTA’s sustainable refrigeration technologies.
In a nod to the growing food processing sector in India, Goyal met Stefano Toschi, CEO of Toschi Vignola Srl, to explore investment opportunities and the potential setup of manufacturing units in India’s food and beverage domain.
The Union Minister also held discussions with Giorgio Girondi, Founder and Chairman of UFI Filters Group, renowned for filtration and thermal management technologies. The talks focused on UFI’s commitment to ‘Make in India’ and plans to tap into both the domestic and export markets from its India base.
An official statement underlined that the engagements signal India’s deepening partnership with Italy and Europe at large, while presenting India as a dynamic hub for global innovation, sustainability, and long-term growth.
The meetings form part of India’s ongoing effort to strengthen its position as a preferred investment destination, aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a self-reliant India and global manufacturing integration.