Perth, September 27 (Indian Abroad Newsdesk)
In honor of the 10th anniversary of the Make in India initiative, the Consulate General of India and the International Business Council of Australia (IBC) hosted a Business Exchange Dialogue, aimed at strengthening trade and business links between India and Australia. The event was attended by prominent business leaders and officials, including Dr. Jags MLA, Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier of Western Australia, who stressed the importance of business associations in fostering economic partnerships between the two nations.
Dr. Jags highlighted the Western Australian Government’s support for such initiatives and pointed to the burgeoning trade relationship between India and Western Australia. The Consul General of India celebrated the success of the Make in India initiative and the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, noting their role in driving innovation, manufacturing growth, and job creation. He encouraged Australian businesses to explore collaboration opportunities in sectors such as trade, investment, and cultural exchange.
A distinguished panel, including IBC Vice President Len Greenhalgh and AAMC Training Group MD Jeff Mazzini, explored emerging sectors like AI-based medtech, skills training, renewable energy, and sustainability. Moderated by Dr. Vidhu Sharma, IBC’s National Secretary General, the panel engaged in a lively discussion on the potential for Australia-India business collaborations. The event concluded with IBC Treasurer Shibli Khan delivering a vote of thanks.
The networking session sparked considerable interest in building business ties, especially in areas like pharmaceutical exports, agricultural products, mining equipment, renewable energy, and digital solutions, signaling a bright future for Australia-India trade relations.
