Markets (Australia–India)

One connection, two different markets, and a team that knows how to make business work in both Australia and India.

Avantika Advisory helps businesses succeed across India and Australia – supporting Indian businesses to enter and grow in Australia, and Australian businesses to expand into India.

Our FocusWhy Australia
and India

At Avantika Advisory, we help businesses navigate the opportunities and complexities of expanding between Australia and India, turning cross-border ambitions into practical market-entry and growth strategies

The Australia–India relationship is one of the fastest-developing trade corridors in the Indo-Pacific. Tariffs have fallen, mobility has improved and both governments are actively encouraging two-way investment. For businesses on either side, the opportunity has rarely been clearer.

But opportunity is not the same as access. These are very different commercial environments, with different regulation, buying behaviour and expectations around relationships. Knowing the numbers is straightforward; knowing how business is actually done in each market is what decides the outcome.

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The Numbers

A Corridor
Worth Watching

A$54.4BTwo-Way Trade

Goods and services, FY2024–25, DFAT

5thLargest Trade Partner

India's rank for Australia, DFAT

90%Exports Tariff-Free

Australian goods exports to India from 1 Jan 2026, under ECTA

1.4BIndian Consumers

Population, DFAT

100%Indian Imports Eligible

Tariff-free entry into Australia

2.1×Indian Exports to Australia

US$4B in FY2020–21 → US$8.5B in FY2024–25

6Priority Growth Sectors

Resources · Education · Services · Food · Technology · Healthcare
Market Profiles

Two Markets, One Team

Each market rewards a different approach. Select a market to see what the opportunity looks like and how we support businesses moving in that direction.
  • Australia
  • India

A Stable Base for Regional Growth

Australia offers a clear regulatory framework, a strong legal system and a well developed business and consumer market. For Indian and international businesses, it can also provide a base for reaching the wider Asia Pacific region. Success, however, depends on understanding local regulations, building credibility and establishing the right relationships from the start.

 

  • Stable, well-regulated and transparent business environment
  • Reduced tariffs on Indian goods under ECTA

  • Strong demand in technology, services and advanced manufacturing

  • A clear pathway to the wider Asia–Pacific region

Technology  ·  Professional Services  ·  Manufacturing  ·  Education  ·  Exporters

Entity structuring, regulatory and tax compliance, federal and state navigation, and introductions to the customers, partners and advisers who will make the entry work.

Scale, Speed and Complexity

India is one of the world’s fastest growing major economies, offering significant opportunities alongside a diverse and complex business landscape. Success comes from understanding the differences between states and markets, choosing the right partners and building relationships with people who know how business gets done locally.

  • One of the world’s fastest-growing major economies
  • A market of 1.4 billion people with rising domestic demand
  • Improved access for Australian exporters under ECTA
  • Strong complementarity with Australian resources and expertise

Agribusiness  ·  Healthcare  ·  Clean Energy  ·  Resources and Critical Minerals

State and segment prioritisation, regulatory and approvals guidance, partner identification and the local relationships that turn a plan into actual commercial traction.

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Ecosystem Access

The Right People in
Both Markets

Avantika gives clients access to an established ecosystem of trusted professionals and decision-makers across Australia and India - relationships that take years to build and that materially improve the odds of a successful entry.
  • Government Agencies – Trade and Industry Associations – Investment Promotion
  • Organisations – Legal Advisers –  Accounting and Taxation Specialists – Banking and Financial
  • Services – Market Research Professionals  – Commercial Partners

Our PositionNot One Market,
But the Corridor

Most advisers know one side of the corridor well and the other by reputation. Our founders have led businesses and advised organisations across both, which means the advice you get accounts for how a decision in one market will land in the other.

  • Senior experience on both sides of the corridor
  • One team, not a chain of referrals between firms
  • Advice grounded in commercial reality, not just regulation
  • Chaperone Services: we stay with you through execution
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Let's Talk

Which Direction Are You Heading?

Whether you are looking at Australia from India or India from Australia, a short conversation is the quickest way to see what is realistic.

Common QuestionsMarkets FAQ

Does Avantika have an office in India?

Avantika is based in Melbourne. Our India capability comes from our founders’ direct experience in the market and an established network of trusted partners and advisers across the country.

What is ECTA and how does it affect my business?

The Australia–India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement has been in force since December 2022 and has removed tariffs on the large majority of goods traded between the two countries. A broader agreement, CECA, is still under negotiation.

Do you only work on Australia and India?

The corridor is our specialism, but we also advise international businesses from other markets that are considering an Australian presence.