Australian expertise in infrastructure, building & construction, healthcare, tourism, education and training, food and beverage on offer for businesses in Kerala
A Seminar on "Doing Business with Australia" was held in Kochi on Friday, 18 December 2009.
Organised by the Australian Trade Commission in partnership with the Cochin Chamber of Commerce, The seminar is a part of the Australian Trade Commission’s Utsav Australia (Celebrate Australia) programme – an Australian Government initiative to accelerate Australia’s commercial engagement with India and raise awareness of Australian industry capability amongst the Indian business community.
The seminar showcased the potential business & trade opportunities with Australia for businesses in Kerala in sourcing Australian technology, products and services; investing in Australia and potential joint venture partnership and investments.
The seminar specifically highlighted Australian expertise in infrastructure, building & construction, healthcare, tourism, education and training, food and beverage and the value-add of Australian companies to businesses in Kerala.
Speaking at the seminar, Aminur Rahman, Australian Consul General for South India and Trade Commissioner, said “Kerala is a very significant business destination for Australia. The developments in the infrastructure, property development, construction, tourism, hospitality and health care sectors in Kerala present itself as an important market and business destination for Australian companies. We are already starting to see keen interest from Australian companies in exploring the potential that Kerala has to offer and have several Australian companies doing business in Kerala”.
“Australia can provide value-added competitive solutions and expertise both in traditional and emerging sectors for businesses in Kerala. Sectors of potential Australian involvement in Kerala would include, food & beverage, hospitality, food & beverage, education, healthcare related training & accreditation, Infrastructure, building & construction sectors where Australia has a demonstrated capability. Australia is also very well placed to assist Kerala in the development of its tourism sector as an upmarket and eco friendly tourism destination through sustainable development practices & expertise” said Aminur Rahman.
According to Mr Anand Menon, President, Cochin Chamber of Commerce, "The Cochin Chamber of Commerce is happy to partner with the Australian Trade Commission to organise this Seminar. We look forward to working closely with Australia in realising the potential that exists for two way trade and investments and strategic partnerships for the benefit of both. This seminar is a very important step to opening up potential areas of cooperation between Kerala and Australia”.
Australian expertise & products on offer for Kerala
Select Australian companies participated at the seminar and presented their solutions and offerings for businesses in Kerala. These included;
Padghams - Quantity surveyors and cost consultants involved across a range of construction projects in India offering cost management consulting & solutions.
Robert Day Architects - Urban development & architectural services seeking business relations & partnerships with
architects & property developers in Kerala
Australian Vintage Ltd - Australian wine producer seeking business relationships with the hospitality industry in Kerala
Doing Business with Australia
Australian technology, expertise and solutions is on offer for Indian businesses in the areas of resources, mining and energy; infrastructure; building and construction; food and beverage; agri-
business; wines; automotive; health; defence & security; aviation & aerospace; clean energy; green buildings; education; ICT; film, media and entertainment; retail and financial services.
The Australian Trade Commission will assist Indian corporations to source products, technology, services and solutions from Australia & identify potential Australian business partners. For more information on accessing Australian expertise and locating Australian partners, email to utsavaustralia@austrade.gov.au
UTSAV Australia
The Doing Business with Australia seminar series is a part the of Australian Government’s Utsav Australia program to raise awareness of Australian business and industry amongst the Indian business community. Utsav Australia will create awareness on Australia’s capabilities and showcase Australian expertise across a wide range of sectors to further strengthen Australian exports & investments in India. For more information, please visit www.utsavaustralia.in