Australia India Business Council

14/06/2026

Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, Governor-General of Australia

As the Australia India Business Council celebrates its 40th Anniversary, we are deeply honoured to share a special message from Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, Governor-General of Australia.

In her message, she acknowledges the importance of people-to-people connections and the enduring relationship between Australia and India. We sincerely thank Her Excellency for her support and warm wishes as we mark this significant milestone. Celebrating 40 years of partnership, progress, and strengthening ties between Australia and India.

07/06/2026

For four decades, Australia India Business Council has been committed to fostering stronger business, cultural, and people-to-people ties between Australia and India.

As part of our 40th Anniversary celebrations, we are pleased to share a special message from Ms Silai Zaki, Australia's Consul-General in Chennai. Representing Australia in one of India's most vibrant commercial and innovation centres, Ms Zaki has witnessed firsthand the growing depth and significance of the Australia–India relationship.

We sincerely thank Ms Zaki for her support and for joining us in celebrating this important milestone.

Celebrating 40 years of partnership, progress, and connection.

01/06/2026

Leadership, vision, and international engagement have helped strengthen the Australia–India relationship over many years. As Australia India Business Council celebrates its 40th Anniversary, we are pleased to share a special message from Andrew Barr

A strong advocate for innovation, economic development, and multicultural communities, Chief Minister Barr has consistently supported deeper global engagement and recognised the importance of strong international partnerships.

In his message, he reflects on the evolving Australia–India relationship and the opportunities ahead across business, education, technology, and community collaboration. We sincerely thank Chief Minister Andrew Barr for his support as we mark this significant milestone.

Celebrating 40 years of partnership, progress, and people-to-people connections.

25/05/2026

Thank you Anthony Albanese Thank you, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, for honouring the AIBC's 40th celebration in Canberra with your presence and inauguration. Your recognition of this milestone reflects your commitment to fostering strong business communities across Australia.

24/05/2026

A special message from The Hon. Chris Minns MP, Premier of New South Wales, as we celebrate AIBC’s 40th Anniversary.

A strong advocate for multicultural communities, international engagement, and economic growth, Premier Minns has consistently recognised the importance of the Australia–India relationship and the immense contribution of the Indian-Australian community to New South Wales.

In his message, Premier Minns reflects on the growing partnership between Australia and India, and the opportunities ahead across business, education, innovation, and community collaboration.

As we mark this important milestone, we sincerely thank Premier Chris Minns for his support and encouragement in strengthening the Australia–India corridor.

Celebrating 40 years of connection, collaboration, and shared success.

20/05/2026

18/05/2026

AIBC is privileged to receive the support of HE Philip Green OAM, Australia’s High Commissioner to India, as we mark AIBC’s 40th Anniversary.

A passionate supporter of the Australia-India relationship, High Commissioner Green has played an important role in strengthening ties between our two nations across trade, investment, innovation, education, and people-to-people connections.

In his special message, he shares reflections on the growing momentum of the bilateral partnership and the exciting opportunities ahead for Australia and India.

As we celebrate this milestone year, we are grateful for the continued encouragement and support from leaders helping shape the future of the Australia-India corridor.
Here’s to 40 years — and the journey ahead.

13/05/2026

A busy week in the capital.

It was a privilege for our AIBC Chair Deepak-Raj Gupta OAM to meet the newly appointed High Commissioner of India to Australia, H.E. Nagesh Singh. A timely and important conversation as we continue to deepen the people-to-people and business ties that sit at the heart of the Australia–India relationship. We look forward to engaging closely with the High Commissioner throughout the year ahead.

With the Federal Budget upon us, the energy across Canberra was electric. A highlight was attending the Canberra Business Chamber breakfast, where panellists offered sharp and thoughtful perspectives on the economic road ahead.

It was equally heartening to see the next generation of professionals in the room young accountants and emerging leaders diligently taking notes, engaged and asking the right questions. A reminder that the future of Australia's business community is in very capable hands.

A sincere thank you to the wonderful Deborah O’Neill for her gracious hospitality and for hosting such a convivial pre-Budget gathering — bringing together so many great minds under one roof.

In discussion with Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Radio Canberra as AIBC proudly celebrates its 40th Anniversary four decades of advancing one of Australia's most vital bilateral relationships, with much more still to come.

And as always, some of the best conversations happen in the corridors. It was wonderful to reconnect with a number of strong and longstanding friends of Australia along the way.

09/05/2026

AIBC is proud to have ongoing support of Hon Dr Andrew Charlton MP, Assistant Minister for Science, Technology and the Digital Economy.

Here is his message on AIBC’s 40th Anniversary!

A leading voice on Australia-India ties and author of Australia’s Pivot to India, Dr Charlton shares powerful insights on economic growth, innovation, trade, critical technologies (AI, quantum, clean energy), and deepening strategic partnership between our two nations.

As we celebrate 40 years, we’re grateful for leaders like him building stronger collaboration and a brighter shared future.

Here’s to 40 years and beyond!

02/05/2026

AIBC Celebrating 40 Years of Building Bridges Between Australia and India

Founded in 1986 by two visionary prime ministers, Bob Hawke of Australia and Rajiv Gandhi of India, the Australia India Business Council (AIBC) was created with a bold ambition: to bring the business communities of our two nations closer together.

Four decades on, AIBC stands proud as one of the most influential bilateral business organisations in the region, championing trade, investment, innovation, and enduring partnerships across sectors, including technology, education, healthcare, resources, renewables and agribusiness.

This milestone is made possible by the dedication and leadership of those who have shaped AIBC’s journey: our former chairs, state presidents and committee members whose service, commitment and vision have laid the foundations for everything we are today. Thank you for your enduring contribution.

As Australia and India look to an increasingly ambitious future, AIBC remains focused on connecting leaders, building trusted networks and turning opportunity into impact.

40 years strong | Countless connections | Infinite potential