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We can help establish or grow your business in NSW, or to export products from NSW to customers in India.

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Mumbai office

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Investment NSW, NSW Government
67, 3 North Avenue, Maker Maxity,
Bandra Kurla Complex,
Bandra East, Mumbai - 400 051
India

Key contact

Malini Dutt

Trade and Investment Commissioner, India

Ms Dutt has been active for close to two decades in international business, a major part of which has involved the India-Australia corridor. Ms Dutt is focussed on developing new trade and investment opportunities for NSW arising out of the Australia-India Economic Cooperation & Trade Agreement (AI-ECTA), signed in December 2022, and the anticipated finalisation of the Australia-India Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (AI-CECA).  

Ms Dutt has previously represented the Australian Federal Government in India through roles with the Australian Consulate General and Austrade and was also the first female international representative of one of the world's leading seaports, the Belgian Port of Antwerp. 

Ms Dutt holds an MBA degree in Marketing and a Masters in International Business from the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade. 

Key facts

India is projected to be the world’s third largest economy by 2030. NSW is the epicentre of the India-Australia relationship, with a significant diaspora and growing India business literacy. 

In 2023-24, India was NSW’s sixth largest source of tourists, 13th largest two-way trading partner and third largest source of international students, with two-way merchandise trade of $4.5 billion. 

The Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (AI-ECTA) has already enabled 85% of Australian goods exported to India to enter without tariffs, with more goods to see tariff elimination in stages. Relations are also boosted through NSW's sister-state relationships with Maharashtra and Gujarat. 

Opportunities to grow in NSW 

  • NSW’s resilient economy has been a driver of Australia’s growth for decades. The NSW Government has announced significant programs and budgets to develop key domestic sectors including in housing, net zero and manufacturing. These new focus areas offer great potential for overseas partnerships and collaborations. 

Export opportunities in NSW

  • The AI-ECTA and the expected finalisation of the AI-CECA will secure Australia's foothold in the world's fastest growing major economy, enabling Australian businesses to unlock or expand their operations in a market of nearly one and a half billion consumers. 
  • Significant demographic changes and increasing living standards are driving rapid growth in demand in India for higher quality education, healthcare, consumer products and experiences, and international travel. 

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