The Italian government has approved, under certain conditions, the sale of vehicle manufacturer Iveco to Indian Tata Motors.
The authorization was issued following the release of a parliamentary document detailing the terms of the agreement, which is contingent upon the completion of the sale of Iveco’s defense division to the Italian state group Leonardo SpA.
Among the requirements imposed by Italian authorities are the preservation of jobs and the protection of strategic assets related to national defense. The operation aims to balance the country’s interests, ensuring that Italy retains control over the defense sector while allowing Tata Motors to expand its global presence in the automotive segment.
The approval occurred on October 31, and the Italian government is now working on legal and operational adjustments to finalize the deal.
According to the portal Militarnyi, the sale of Iveco’s defense division, which includes the brands Iveco Defence Vehicles and ASTRA, was valued at approximately $1.96 billion.
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