Industry resources
Education
India remains a priority market and growth opportunity for Australian education providers. This is despite current challenges around COVID-19’s impact on student mobility.
Key opportunities
- Higher education – Indian students are drawn to the prestige of an overseas degree and improved prospects for employment and residency.
- Transnational education – India aims to improve the quality of their Tier 1 institutes.
- Edtech – India’s National Digital Literacy Mission approved new regulations to encourage online delivery.
- Collaborative research – Indian education institutes are open to collaboration with overseas organisations.
- Vocational and executive skills training.
Sector profile
Read our Education to India profile for more information.
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Opportunities in India’s education sector
The Australia India Business Exchange (AIBX) is a multi-year program to help build two-way partnerships in the education sector. There are opportunities for Australian and Indian providers to collaborate in areas including higher education, transnational education, edtech, research and vocational and executive skills training.
Food and agribusiness
Australian produce is highly regarded in India as clean, safe and reliable.
Key opportunities
- Premium food and beverage – demand for premium food is growing rapidly. This is through gourmet retail chains, e-commerce, online kitchens and fine dining.
- Health supplements and nutraceuticals – the middle class is shifting to nutritional supplements and preventive dietary healthcare. This includes cold pressed juices, granola, and baked, gluten-free, and trans fat-free products.
- Agriculture commodities – Indian food processing companies are looking for partners to deliver high-quality produce.
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Opportunities in India’s food and beverage sector
The Australia India Business Exchange (AIBX) is a multi-year program that will help India’s consumers access more of Australia’s premium food and wine products. Opportunities exist for Australian exports through gourmet retail chains, e-commerce, online kitchens and fine dining.
Healthcare
India’s healthcare sector is growing rapidly. Rising income, increased health awareness, and easy access to insurance are driving demand.
Key opportunities
- Medtech – partner with medtech companies to develop new therapies, drugs and vaccines.
- Research and development (R&D) – India is seeking partnerships with Australian institutions for R&D collaboration.
- Skills training – this includes certificate courses for aged-care centres and trauma and emergency units.
Sector profile
Read our Healthcare to India profile for more information.
Reports and analysis
Download the Frugal Innovation in Medical Devices and Technologies: The India Opportunity [PDF 6.96MB] from the Asialink website.
Success stories
Opportunities in India’s healthcare sector
The Australia India Business Exchange (AIBX) is a multi-year program to help build two-way partnerships in the healthcare sector. There are opportunities for Australian and Indian providers to collaborate. Areas include training and skills development, digital health and joint research and development.
Infrastructure
India’s urban population is growing fast. There is strong demand for new or upgraded infrastructure.
Key opportunities
- Built environment – there is demand for urban spaces and residential precincts.
- Rail – large modernisation projects are under way.
- Road safety and intelligent transport systems – this includes road safety-management systems and speed enforcement technologies.
- Energy – there is demand for niche renewable energy technologies, energy storage and smart grids.
Sector profile
Read our Infrastructure to India profile for more information.
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Mining and resources
Privatisation and policy reform are transforming India’s mining and resources sector.
Key opportunities
- Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) – privatisation will result in large-scale investment and mine-site upgrades.
- Critical minerals – demand for critical minerals will rise as India develops its advanced manufacturing sector.
- International collaboration – Coal India Limited and its subsidiaries seek collaboration and expertise from global companies. This is for extracting methane from coal mines.
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Opportunities in India’s mining equipment, technology and services sector
The Australia India Business Exchange (AIBX) is a multi-year program to help build two-way partnerships in the mining equipment, technology and services (METS) sector. India’s mining and resources sector is transforming, including through large scale privatisation and extensive mine site upgrades. Australia can be a leading partner to support productivity and growth in India’s mining sector.