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Golden palace
  • 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

Market profile

Insights and opportunities

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Latest news

Media releases
Indian school principals visit Australia to learn the secrets of our success
17 Sep 2010
A group of 10 Indian school principals will visit Australia this month to find out why our education system has been a drawcard for international students.
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HR executives from India’s blue chip companies seek Australian expertise
12 May 2010
A group of senior executives from India specialising in human resources are in Melbourne today to meet with Australian industry peers for shared learning and training opportunities.
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Sydney business joins Aussie companies on 2010 Commonwealth Games winning track
17 Apr 2010
Local event management company Maxxam International will oversee the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games Queen’s Baton Relay in Sydney next week (19 April), having successfully organised relay events for th ...
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Indian growth story good news for Australia
23 Mar 2010
Strong economic growth and a steady flow of foreign direct investment (FDI) into and from India despite the global downturn have expanded opportunities for Australian businesses in the sub-continent, ...
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India’s largest urbanisation project seeks Aussie expertise
17 Mar 2010
India’s largest urban infrastructure project, Lavasa City, is looking for Australian expertise in sports, education, tourism, hospitality and leisure, with company executives visiting this week.

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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