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the Australia India Business Council and chaired by Consul-General of India Mr Amit Dasgupta, Mr Sudhir Mathur Chairman of NASSCOM Australia reflected on the fast growth of India-headquartered IT companies.

“NASSCOM Australia members now have 13 software centres across

Australia, servicing companies in telecommunications, banks, airlines and other sectors,” Mr Mathur said.

“NASSCOM members are interested to partner with innovative Australian companies to jointly deliver services both in Australia and overseas,” he added.

The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade), in partnership with NSW Industry and Investment, co-ordinated presentations on a range of topics for the delegation. These included policy settings around investment and innovation in NSW and Australia, innovative ICT research projects of Australia’s ICT Centre of Excellence ‘National ICT Australia’, and Australia’s business visa framework. The delegation also met with AIIA and Australian Computer Society.

According to Ms Janelle Casey, Austrade’s Global Leader – ICT, “Australia has traditionally attracted investment from IT multinationals headquartered in the US, Europe and North East Asia. Over the last decade, investment in Australia by Indiaheadquartered IT multinationals has grown rapidly and is reflected in their expanded presence across Australian states. Their large local employment, commitment to local training and scholarships, and interest in partnering with innovative Australian companies are long-term benefits for the Australian ICT industry.”

Austrade has also appointed dedicated Investment Specialists in India to help Indian companies find the right partners, provide practical advice and market intelligence when looking to invest in Australia.

The delegation also met with the Victorian Minister for Information and Communications Technology Mr John Lenders MP.