The relationship between India and Australia is swiftly gaining in strength and offers immense potential for businesses in both countries, asserts Kumar R Parakala

What is the current status of the trade relationship between India and Australia?

Trade between India and Australia is increasing. However, the trade balance is currently tipped in Australia's favour. Australia is India's eighth largest source of principal imports. It however ranks number 32 in terms of exports. Australia's major merchandise exports to India in 2007 were A$9,288 million, whereas India's exports to Australia in 2007 totalled $1,459 million. Trade in services is quite buoyant, with Australia exporting A$2,062 million to India and importing A$459million.

With a host of opportunities, investments, a progressive environment, South Australia is buoyant about its growing relationship  with India, maintains Brian Hayes

India is playing a crucial role in the overall economic development of South Australia, with substantial growth in skilled migrants, students studying in educational institutions, tourism, bilateral trade and inward investment. 

As the world prepares to transform itself into a greener place, Australia is poised on the cusp of what is now only the beginning of an exciting period of expansion for the renewable energy industry, explains Warwick Ryan

Warwick Ryan, Director of KPMG Government Relations, is involved in helping develop business opportunities for solar power in Australia. He argues that Australia is on the verge of the renewable energy age.

The ISA Group, a professional migration agency has successfully helped hundreds of people make a smooth transition to Australia