India is one of NSW’s most important partners for trade and education. It’s expected to become the world’s third-largest economy by 2030.
NSW has a large Indian community and literacy amongst NSW business with India is growing. In 2023–24:
- India was NSW’s sixth-largest source of tourists
- third-largest source of international students
- thirteenth-largest two-way trading partner, with $4.5 billion in merchandise trade.
The Australia–India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (AI-ECTA) allows 85% of Australian goods to enter India tariff-free, with further reductions planned. NSW also maintains sister-state relationships with Maharashtra and Gujarat.
Export opportunities from NSW
India’s fast-growing population and rising living standards are driving demand for global goods and services. With AI-ECTA in place – and AI-CECA on the horizon – NSW exporters have more access than ever to this high-growth market.
Key growth sectors include:
- Education and skills
- Food and beverage products
- Mining Equipment Technology Services
- Smart Cities solutions
- Tourism and international services.
Why invest in NSW
NSW is a strong and stable economy with new opportunities for global partnerships.
The NSW Government is focusing on:
- housing and infrastructure
- renewable energy and net zero initiatives
- advanced manufacturing and skills development.
These focus areas create opportunities for Indian companies to grow and collaborate with NSW businesses, government, and institutions.
Talk to an expert in India
We can help you grow your business in NSW or export your products and services to India.
Key contact
Malini Dutt
Trade and Investment Commissioner, India
Malini leads NSW’s India engagement, advancing opportunities under AI-ECTA and the anticipated AI-CECA. She brings extensive experience from senior roles with Austrade, the Australian Consulate General in India, and as the Port of Antwerp’s first female international representative.
Our office in India
Mumbai
Investment NSW, NSW Government
67, 3 North Avenue, Maker Maxity
Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East
Mumbai – 400 051, India