Message from the National Chair
01 June 2023
2023 is turning out to be a landmark year for the rapidly growing Australia-India relationship.
The year started with the Economic Cooperation & Trade Agreement (ECTA) taking effect.
Updates
Jodi McKay, National Chair, selected on Advisory board of Centre for Australia-India Relations (CAIR)
AIBC National Chair, Jodi McKay has been appointed to the inaugural Advisory Board of the Centre for Australia-India Relations (CAIR). Prime Minister Anthony Albanese recently announced that CAIR will be the key national body to drive deeper engagement with India through business, policy and cultural activities and also work with the diaspora. The Advisory Board …
Ratan Tata honoured with Order of Australia (AO)
Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus, Tata Group, has been conferred with Australia’s highest civilian award, the Order of Australia (AO), for his outstanding contributions to Australia-India relations, notably trade, investment and philanthropy. The Order of Australia was conferred on Mr Tata on 23 April by Barry O’Farrell, the Australian High Commissioner to India. “Ratan Tata is …
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AIBC signs MoU with Smart Energy Council
AIBC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Smart Energy Council, the independent body for the Australian smart energy industry, for collaborating on bilateral business opportunities towards achieving carbon net-zero targets. AIBC will work with the Smart Energy Council in the clean energy, climate change and renewables sectors in Australia and India. The …
Spotlight on Queensland’s India Strategy
AIBC National Chair, Jodi McKay and our Queensland President, Nik Senapati have participated in the consultation process with Queensland Treasurer and Minister for Trade and Investment, Cameron Dick on the state’s new India Engagement Strategy. Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk also attended a special event with PM Modi in Sydney. “It was my honour to represent …
Welcome to AIBC’s new brand
Our refreshed logo reflects the vitality and energy in the evolving Australia-India relationship and the leadership role which AIBC plays for advancing this strategic business corridor.
AIBC signs MoU with the Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers’ Association (IEEMA)
AIBC has signed an MoU with the Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers’ Association (IEEMA) to promote business connections in the electrical industry – this is particularly important given the focus by both Australia and India on green power and new and emerging sources of energy. The IEEMA President, Ms Charu Mathur, had visited Australia in 2022 and the …
Diaspora engagement helps to secure Nexport-JBM partnership
AIBC enabled a business to business outcome with the partnership between Nexport, a leading Sydney based EV manufacturer, and the JBM Group, one of India’s leading automotive and renewable energy manufacturers. AIBC witnessed the agreement signing in Delhi, after starting the journey with conversations during Hon. Minister Nitin Gadkari’s visit to Sydney in November 2022. …
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AIBC congratulates Swati Dave for being appointed as the first Chair for the Centre of Australia-India Relations (CAIR)
The Australia India Business Council (AIBC) has congratulated Swati Dave on her appointment as the first Chair for the Centre of Australia-India Relations. Swati is a highly respected and an experienced business leader with a track record of successfully transforming large businesses, driving cultural change and managing complex stakeholder engagements across the public and private …
Western Australia trade body sees 2023 as the ‘sweet spot’ year in bilateral business relations
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Western Australia celebrated the historic Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement coming into force today. It represents a huge opportunity for 2023 to be a ‘sweet spot’ year for diversifying our trade and investment relationships. Businesses across WA wanting to export their goods and services will now have enhanced …