Trade mission to India launch

Published on 28 March 2019

Business leaders from across Western Sydney joined Blacktown City Council and Austrade officials this week to officially launch Trade Mission India 2019.

Council has partnered with Austrade to invite businesses from Western Sydney to join a trade delegation to India later this year.

Blacktown City Mayor Stephen Bali MP said: “Blacktown City has one of the fastest growing economies in Australia, while India has one of the fastest growing economies in the world.

“Trade between our city and India is a perfect fit.”

Nearly one hundred representatives from Western Sydney businesses, neighbouring councils, Austrade and the Indian Consulate were briefed on the Trade Mission plans at a business breakfast at the Blacktown Civic Centre.

Austrade Commissioner in Chennai, India, Munish Sharma, who grew up in Western Sydney, said a massive transformation was currently taking place in India’s transport, technology and environmental industries.

“India’s growth is different to many other countries. India is seeking to make that leap into industrialisation while also combating climate change and reducing dependence on fossil fuel,” Mr Sharma said.

“These factors combine to give Western Sydney businesses great opportunities in India.

“But to make the most of these opportunities, businesses need to go to India, identify their target market and establish face-to-face contacts and long-lasting partnerships,” Mr Sharma said.   

Mayor Bali said: “By linking with Austrade we are tapping into their vast experience, expertise and network of offices across India. It will dramatically cut the time and effort needed to establish business-to-business connections.”

Council has called for official expressions of interest from Western Sydney enterprises to engage in a series of workshops with Austrade and Council’s economic development team to plan the Trade Mission that targets industries and locations in India that best fits the local businesses.  

For more information on the Trade Mission India 2019, businesses should email: [email protected]