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  • Imports from India A$2,585 million
  • Exports to India A$12,199 million
  • Capital New Delhi
  • Official Languages Hindi, English
  • Surface Area 3,287,000 sq km
  • Population 1,220 million

Last updated: 14 Mar 2013

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Latest news

Media releases
Export Awards turn 50 as Australia embraces Asian Century (Ministerial)
18 Nov 2012
The diversity of finalists for the 50th anniversary of the Australian Export Awards reflected the country's growing trade and investment links with Asia, Trade and Competitiveness Minister Craig Emers ...
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Asian Century White Paper implementation plan (Ministerial)
3 Nov 2012
An implementation plan and team have been established for the Asian Century White Paper, including business experts to advise the Government.
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Australia to pursue free trade area of the Asia-Pacific (Ministerial)
28 Oct 2012
The Gillard Government will position Australia as a connecting rod between Latin America and Asia in pursuit of a free trade area of the Asia-Pacific.
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Asian Century grants scheme to fund business development (Ministerial)
28 Oct 2012
Trade and Competitiveness Minister Craig Emerson today announced a $6 million grants scheme to boost business organisations' links into Asia.
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Australia to devote more trade and investment resources to Asia (Ministerial)
28 Oct 2012
Australia is rising to the Asian Century challenge by devoting more of its diplomatic and commercial resources to the region, Trade and Competitiveness Minister Craig Emerson said today.

Doing business

Austrade’s in-market teams have identified opportunities for Australian exporters in various industries:

  • Infrastructure and energy – green building, energy efficiency, clean energy, water and waste management, economic infrastructure, civil engineering, architectural and engineering services, and road safety
  • Global value chains for OEMs – defence, aviation and automotive
  • Food security and distribution – agricultural services and technologies, agri-technology, sustainable fisheries, and food distribution
  • Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS)
  • Innovation – collaborative product development, and research and development
  • Education and training – higher education and VET

More information on doing business in India

Country Profile Content supplied by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

  • ECONOMIC CLIMATE
    After decades of failing to realise its full economic potential, India has been one of the world's fastest growing large economies in recent decades, although growth has slowed in recent years.
    » read more at DFAT
  • POLITICAL CLIMATE
    The Republic of India is a constitutional democracy made up of 28 states and seven union and national territories.
    » read more at DFAT
  • TRADE RELATIONS
    Australia's strength in exporting primary products, particularly minerals and fuels as well as services like education, positions us well to supply growing Indian industrial and consumer demand.
    » read more at DFAT

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