意大利希望印度服装有更大的增长空间

Italy wants a pie of growing Indian apparel space

Keen to invest in area of garments and textiles in India, Italy is organizing a three-day 'Expo Riva Schuh Fair' in India from June 5, said Italian Trade Commissioner Erica Di Giovancarlo.

Italy, the third-largest economy in Europe, is considering expansion in the Indian market. While Italy is a world leader in fashion designing, Indian designs are getting greater attraction in global markets.

The expo would serve as a platform for Italian entrepreneurs to present various high-end items, including apparels, belts, bags, footwear and leather accessories to cater to Indian customers.

Ms. Giovancarlo said they are trying hard to establish stronger trade ties with India in field of fashion and textiles.

There is good scope for entrepreneurs in India and Italy to collaborate in sectors like fashion and textiles through joint ventures, she said. However, she added that as the Italian enterprises, particularly the small and medium enterprises (SMEs), are facing tough times due to the European crisis, in spite of being keen to invest in India, they need to wait till economic situation improves at home-front.

Further, calling India’s decision to allow 100 percent foreign direct investment (FDI) in single-brand retail as a "revolution", she said, it would certainly draw many companies to Indian markets, as the decision has opened way for foreign firms to have total ownership of their operations in India.

Following this, many Italian firms including global Italian chains like Gucci, Prada and Armani have already articulated their interest in launching their outlets in India.

The bilateral trade between the two countries totalled US$ 8.8 billion during 2010-11.

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意大利希望印度服装有更大的增长空间

意大利将于6月5日在印度举办为期三天的“黎瓦展览会”，希望能够投资印度的纺织和服装业。意大利贸易委员会专员Erica Di Giovancarlo说。

意大利是欧洲第三大经济体，目前正考虑扩张印度市场。同时，意大利也是世界时装设计的领导者，因此印度的设计在全球市场也将变得越来越有吸引力。

此次展会将给意大利企业家提供了一个展示各类高端产品的平台，包括服装、皮带、箱包、鞋类以及皮革饰品来迎合印度消费者。

Giovancarlo女士说，他们正努力在时装和纺织品领域与印度建立更紧密的贸易关系。

她说，印度和意大利的企业家通过创办合资企业，在时装和纺织部门的合作有充分的余地。但是，意大利的企业家，尤其是中小企业（SMES）正面临着欧债危机这段艰难时期，尽管他们热衷于投资印度，但是他们需要等经济形式好转后再进行投资。

此外，她称印度允许单一品牌零售100%的外国直接投资（FDI）为“革命”，这必将吸引更多公司来开拓印度市场，因为印度政府的这个决定已经打开了外国公司在印度完全拥有自己经营权的大门。

在此之后，意大利许多公司包括全球连锁品牌，如古琦、普拉达和阿玛尼已经阐明他们将有兴趣在印度建立他们的门店。