Updates

The Australia India Business Council proudly acknowledges the remarkable efforts and leadership demonstrated by the outgoing committee of the AIBC Western Australia Chapter. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Paritosh(Pari) Misra Mishra, who has completed six years of dedicated service on the executive committee, including two impactful years as President. We also offer our sincere […]

We are pleased to announce the election of Mr Manish Raniga as the National Vice Chair of the Australia India Business Council (AIBC). Following a robust and competitive process, Manish joins the National Board in this important leadership role, bringing extensive cross-sector experience and a deep commitment to strengthening the Australia–India business corridor. Deepak-Raj Gupta

We are excited to announce a strategic partnership between Australia India Business Council (AIBC) and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), a leader in banking and financial services with a profound commitment to fostering Australia-India business relations. This collaboration marks an exciting milestone, aligning our strengths to support and grow the Australia-India trade and investment

As the First Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy begins Molina Asthana GAICD  Industry Chapter Head Sports, Arts & Culture, at the Australia India Business Council has shared her expertise and thoughts with the Daily Telegraph exploring the evolving role of sport and  diplomacy and the ties that bind Australia and India. “Cricket diplomacy has always been

The Australia India Business Council Remembers Ratan Tata It is with deep sadness that we at the Australia India Business Council (AIBC) reflect on the news of Shri Ratan Tata’s passing at the age of 86. A respected leader in the global business community, Ratan Tata’s contributions extended far beyond his role with Tata Group.

AIBC welcomes Neetu Bhaagotia as the first Consul General of India in Brisbane. The announcement for a Consulate General of India in Brisbane had been made by the Indian Prime Minister, Mr Narendra Modi, on his visit to Australia in May 2023. Queensland has a rapidly growing Indian diaspora and is fast expanding its trade and investment

AIBC has signed a a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with India’s Sports Goods Export Promotion Council (SGEPC), in March 2024 at the India Sporting Goods Fair (19-20 March) in New Delhi. The MOU was signed by AIBC Vice Chair Ravneet Pawha, represented by AIBC’s National Head for the Sports, Art and Culture Chapter, Molina Asthana

The board of directors of AIBC have inducted Jim Varghese, immediate past national chair as an AIBC life member. Life membership is an exceptional and unique honour conferred by AIBC’s board on an accomplished individual who has made a tangible impact on the trade relationship between Australia-India. It recognises Jim’s invaluable and long-standing contributions to

On 20 January 2024, the Australia Foreign Minister, Senator the Honorable Penny Wong, announced the following diplomatic appointments for India Mr Paul Murphy as Australia’s new Consul-General in Mumbai, India. Mr Murphy is a career officer with DFAT and was most recently Director, Free Trade Agreement Sectoral Services Section. He has previously served overseas as