Understanding a trade agreement is one thing. Knowing how to use it to grow your business is another.
Australia India Business Council was pleased to partner with the team at RSM Australia for the recent Australia–India Tax Update in WA, helping businesses better understand the practical opportunities emerging from the Australia–India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA).
As part of AIBC’s Maitri-supported Business Literacy and Capability Building Series, the session focused on translating ECTA from a trade agreement into a practical growth tool for SMEs. From accessing new markets and reducing trade barriers to navigating tax, investment, workforce mobility and regulatory considerations, the discussion equipped businesses with the knowledge needed to participate more confidently in the growing Australia–India economic corridor.
“ECTA is more than a trade agreement. It is a platform for deeper commercial engagement, investment, innovation and long-term partnership between Australia and India.”
– Deepak-Raj Gupta OAM, National Chair, AIBC
Key takeaways from our expert speakers:
– Amit Kabra – Moving from*”Potential to Delivery”* and turning Australia–India opportunities into tangible business outcomes.
– Brad O’Donnell – Understanding India’s evolving transfer pricing landscape and creating greater certainty for cross-border investment and growth.
– Pixie Ang – Leveraging R&D incentives and innovation opportunities while preparing for future legislative changes.
– Gina Nedeljkovic – Planning ahead for workforce mobility, tax obligations and employer compliance across both jurisdictions.
For SMEs, ECTA represents one of the most significant opportunities to expand exports, build partnerships, attract investment and access new markets. However, real value comes when businesses understand how to use the agreement in practice.
AIBC will continue delivering ECTA literacy and business capability programs across Australia through the Maitri initiative, ensuring businesses are informed, prepared and equipped to capture the opportunities created by deeper Australia–India economic engagement.
Our sincere thanks to Amit Kabra, RSM Australia and the AIBC WA Chapter led by Dr Jyothi Tegginamath for making this valuable knowledge-sharing session possible.
