Members of the Australia India Chamber of Commerce (AICC) participated in an exclusive, invitation-only business roundtable with senior representatives from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s business delegation.

Convened by AICC in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Invest Victoria, the AICC–CII CEO Business Roundtable brought together influential Australian and Indian business leaders to explore the opportunities shaping the next phase of bilateral trade and investment.

In his opening remarks, Chris J Mooney, Chairman of AICC, reflected on the Chamber’s growing collaboration with CII and highlighted several significant milestones achieved through the partnership. These included a critical minerals white paper that contributed to US$5 million in funding from the Government of India, the successful B20 delegation, and plans to improve market access for Australian businesses through future initiatives focused on wine, tourism and trade.

The CII delegation discussed the strong relationship that has developed between CII and AICC since the signing of their Memorandum of Understanding. Delegates emphasised the importance of creating trusted platforms through which businesses can identify credible partners, pursue commercial opportunities and facilitate investment across both countries.

Invest Victoria outlined the Victorian Government’s commitment to supporting international investors through a single point of contact across government, market intelligence, regulatory assistance and access to the $150 million Victorian Investment Fund. These initiatives demonstrate Victoria’s commitment to attracting and supporting high-value global investment.

Delivering the keynote address, Ted Baillieu AO, Founding Patron of AICC, encouraged delegates to focus on tangible business, trade and investment outcomes rather than formalities. Describing India’s economic growth as “India inevitable”, he emphasised the importance of Australia deepening its engagement with one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. He also highlighted the value of trusted cultural and commercial partners in helping businesses navigate and succeed in both markets.

The roundtable brought together leaders from mining, financial services, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, retail, sport, infrastructure, technology, manufacturing, logistics and clean energy. The breadth of industries represented demonstrated the scale of opportunity within the Australia–India relationship and reinforced a shared commitment to practical, commercially focused partnerships.

As AICC continues to strengthen its partnership with CII and work closely with government and industry, its focus remains clear: connecting businesses, facilitating investment and creating opportunities that deliver lasting economic value for Australia and India.

AICC thanks all members, delegates, partners and stakeholders who contributed to this engaging and productive discussion. We look forward to progressing the commercial opportunities and next steps identified during the roundtable.