ET Interview: India’s aspirational middle class gives it demographic edge, says Verlinvest CEO Roberto Italia

Economic Times - Oct 8, 2026

India’s expanding aspirational middle class and young population give the country a demographic advantage and strong consumption potential, Verlinvest CEO Roberto Italia told ET. The Belgian family-backed investment firm plans to deploy euro 1 billion in India over five years, targeting consumer sectors including healthcare, fitness, entertainment and digital content.

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