The Australia India Business Council (AIBC) was formed in 1986 following the mutual recognition of enormous trade potential between the two countries by the Prime Ministes at that time, Mr. Hawke of Australia and Mr. Rajiv Gandhi of India.

The AIBC is recognised by the National, State and Territory Governments and by leading business associations as the only Australian national association whose sole focus is to promote stronger bilateral business links between Australia and India. It is the first point of contact by government and business representatives from both countries seeking access to industry, business and government leaders of both countries.

Mission

To build stronger links between Australia and India for the benefit of members and both countries.

We maintain close relationships with Federal and State government agencies, the diplomatic corps and industry bodies and showcase the opportunities to the Australian business community through an active program of events nationally.

India's economy is booming and all projections are for it's growth to continue at 8-9% per annum well into the future. Consistent with this growth, bilateral trade and investment between Australia and India is also growing rapidly. There is now an unprecedented wave of interest in India by the Australian business community. Reflecting this interest, the AIBC has grown 10-fold since 2000.

AIBC membership is open to public and private sector organisations from large corporations and government agencies to small and medium enterprises as well as individual professionals and students. Membership benefits are substantial and well above the membership fees which are kept at affordable levels for each membership category.

Join AIBC today and capture the benefits of the Indian Opportunity for yourself and your organisation See Membership for details and enrolment.

National Event Calendar Highlights

AUSTRALIA INDIA PUBLICATION

NATIONAL EVENT FOR MAY 2008

JOINT BUSINESS COUNCIL (JBC) AND JOINT

MINISTERIAL COUNCIL (JMC)-

20TH MAY 2008 IN MELBOURNE

The Australia India Business Council would like to invite you to attend

the 2008 Joint Business Council (JBC) Gala Dinner and Conference

to be held in Melbourne on Tuesday 20 May 2008.

The JBC is being held along with the Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC)

which is the forum for the highest level dialogue between Australia and

India. The Hon. Mr. Kamal Nath, India's Minister for Commerce and

Industry will lead a high-level business delegation of senior executives

from leading Indian companies to meet with the Hon. Mr. Simon Crean,

Minister for Trade for Australia and senior Australian company executives.

In parallel with the JMC, the Business Councils from Australia and India

will be holding its annual meeting which will include a number of

networking and educational forums involving representatives from the JBC.

The JBC is the premier forum for Austrlaian and Indian businesses to discuss

trade and investment opportunities. The business discussions benefit from the

interactions with the Ministers and senior government officials

and, in turn, the recommendations and resolutions of the

JBC meeting can be immediately conveyed to the Ministers.

THIS IS NOT AN EVENT TO BE MISSED.

Click this link for list of speakers and further information.

OR go directly to the website below

www.halledit.com.au/conferences/AIBC/2008

NEW SOUTH WALES EVENTS:

Monday 19th May 2008 - AIBC and Tata Consultancy Services (Event Sponsors) - Luncheon with the Indian Minister for Commerce and Industry - The Hon. Mr Kamal Nath - Four Seasons Hotel Sydney.

The AIBC is delighted to host a luncheon on 19 May in Sydney for the Indian Minister for Commerce and Industry - The Hon. Mr Kamal Nath and the business delegation accompanying him from India. DO NOT MISS OUT ON THIS EVENT!

Click here for information and registration details.

VICTORIA EVENTS:

Australia/India Cross Border Workshop - Merger & Acquisitions JUNE 2008

AIBC members are entitled to a 10% discount on the listed prices

Please click on this link for more information (Day 1)

Please click on this link for more information (Day 2)

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