New Delhi, Feb 6, 2026: The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), New Delhi, today released a trade case study compendium titled “Pitch Perfect Australia–India: Enabling Conditions for a USD 100 Billion Partnership.” The event brought together policymakers, diplomats, industry leaders and academicians to deliberate on the next phase of economic cooperation between India and Australia.
Prepared jointly by IIFT and Newland Global Group, the compendium documents real-life business journeys of 30 organizations operating across both countries. It captures market entry strategies, growth pathways and key learnings, offering valuable insights for businesses exploring bilateral opportunities.
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal lauded IIFT’s efforts and said the case studies demonstrate how trade agreements have unlocked new opportunities and how enterprises have leveraged them for growth. He added that the initiative would play a key role in strengthening the benefits of the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA).
Australian High Commissioner to India Philip Green OAM praised the initiative and acknowledged IIFT’s role in fostering meaningful dialogue on bilateral trade. He said such platforms that bring together education, government and industry are vital for building strong strategic partnerships between the two countries.
Joint Secretary Petal Dhillon highlighted the growing momentum in India-Australia economic relations and noted that IIFT’s research-driven insights have helped facilitate dialogue and strengthen the implementation of ECTA.
IIFT Vice Chancellor Prof. Rakesh Mohan Joshi underlined the importance of documenting real business experiences and converting them into learning resources for industry and academia, reinforcing IIFT’s commitment to supporting India’s expanding role in global trade.
Newland Global Group Founder and CEO Dipen Rughani emphasized the importance of business case studies in deepening bilateral ties, while Executive Director Natasha Jha Bhaskar shared success stories of companies operating in both markets. The session concluded with a panel discussion involving government officials, trade bodies and business representatives, followed by networking interactions.
Former Ambassador Anil Wadhwa commended the initiative, calling it a meaningful step towards strengthening India-Australia economic relations.
