The Australia India Business Council (AIBC) National Chair, Deepak-Raj Gupta OAM and Western Australia President Paritosh (Pari) Misra, were warmly welcomed at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA (CCIWA) for the signing of a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
This agreement signals a strong commitment to jointly promote initiatives that strengthen trade and investment links between India and Australia, with a special focus on Western Australia — a vital gateway for bilateral engagement.
AIBC National Chair Deepak-Raj Gupta OAM said, “MoU with CCIWA is a clear signal that Western Australia is Australia’s front door to India. Trade has almost quadrupled to $9.1 billion over the past decade; now we want to turn that momentum into jobs and joint ventures across critical minerals, energy, education, innovation and tourism.”
This partnership is about opening doors for WA and Indian businesses—especially SMEs—removing friction and converting goodwill into deals.
“With the WA Government’s support, CCIWA’s leadership and the Consulate-General’s enthusiasm, AIBC will back this with a practical program of roundtables, sector missions and connections that help companies meet, partner and deliver.”
Trade between WA and India has soared nearly fourfold over the past decade, reaching $9.1 billion, with promising opportunities across critical minerals, energy, education, innovation, and tourism sectors.
The partnership aims to build bridges that unlock new opportunities and deepen business connections across the Indian Ocean region. The AIBC delegation’s visit to WA, including dynamic discussions on alliances and collaboration, highlighted the potential for leveraging shared resources to achieve greater impact.
Keynote speaker Stephen Dawson emphasised the WA Government’s priority to strengthen ties with India. Productive meetings also took place with David Scaife MLA, Parliamentary Secretary for WA, outlining the state’s vision for enhanced India engagement.
The visit welcomed new Consul-General Kajari Biswas, who expressed strong enthusiasm for expanding Australia–India relations in WA. The MoU signing led by CCIWA CEO Michael Carter, a passionate advocate for the bilateral relationship, was a highlight of the trip.
Additional meetings included Ms Nashid Chowdhury from The University of Western Australia, whose expertise will support future collaboration, and Gary McGrath, GM of major sponsor CBA, further cementing the partnership’s foundations.
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