Wary of China: It does not protect intellectual property rights, floods the European market with cheap imitations, and well nigh forces "technology transfers." India's democracy provides much better protection.
Don't want China to emerge as the world's only 'factory'. So, want to bet on India-deals worth $3 billion to be announced during Prodi's visit.
India is a growing market-Italy's exports to India increased by 26 per cent over the last two years.
With Indians buying companies abroad, want that pie as well.
Lure Indians who are increasingly travelling abroad.