Australia India Business Pty Ltd promotes B2B commercial focus and collaborative relationship with Australia India Business Council Ltd (AIBC)

AIB complements AIBC’s advocacy and networking platform for focussing on profitable business to business outcomes

SYDNEY, Australia – In this context Australia India Business Pty Ltd (AIB) today clarified its distinct role as a commercial B2B service provider, working complementarily alongside the Australia India Business Council Ltd (AIBC) to strengthen Australia-India business relationships.

AIBC serves as the premier advocacy body and networking platform for the Australia-India corridor, whilst AIB operates as a dedicated commercial consultancy focused on delivering direct business outcomes for companies seeking market entry, expansion, and strategic partnerships between the two nations.

Distinct but Complementary Roles

"AIB and AIBC serve different but complementary functions in the Australia-India business ecosystem," said Con Livissianis, Co-Founder and Chair of AIB.

"While AIBC excels at advocacy, policy engagement, and creating networking opportunities, AIB focuses on converting those opportunities into profitable commercial outcomes through hands-on business services."

AIBC, established in 1986 by the Australian and Indian governments, operates as a membership-based council with chapters across Australian state capitals, focusing on trade promotion, advocacy, and facilitating high-level business connections through events and networking.

AIB complements this by providing direct commercial services including:

• Market entry assistance for Australian and Indian companies

•Strategic business planning and expansion support

•Cultural integration guidance and local market insights

•End-to-end support from market research to deal completion

•On-ground teams in both countries to facilitate agreements

Professional Connection, Independent Operation

Several AIB directors and advisors maintain membership in AIBC, reflecting the organizations' shared commitment to strengthening Australia-India business ties. However, AIB welcomes the empowerment to operates independently as a private consultancy, delivering fee-for-service commercial outcomes rather than membership-based advocacy services.

"Having served as National Chair of AIBC, I understand and support the vital role that AIBC plays in advocacy and high-level relationship building," said Jim Varghese AM, Co-Founder and Chair of AIB Advisory Council.

"I also recognize that we need to promote and support a hands-on commercial support that converts those relationships into actual business outcomes. That's exactly the commercial mission of the AIB."

"Our directors' involvement in AIBC ensures we stay connected to broader policy discussions and market trends," explained Sylvana Livissianis, Director and Company Secretary of AIB. "This connection enhances our ability to provide informed, strategic advice to our commercial clients while maintaining our independent operational focus."

Market Positioning

It is very encouraging that both organizations continue expanding their respective roles in the growing Australia-India trade relationship, valued at over AUD $50 billion annually. Companies can benefit from AIBC's advocacy and networking opportunities while engaging AIB for direct commercial implementation and market entry services.

Australia India Business Pty Ltd (AIB) Founded in 2023, AIB is a commercial consultancy dedicated to converting business opportunities into profitable outcomes between Australia and India. With advisory councils spanning key sectors including agribusiness, resources, engineering, and education, AIB provides specialized market entry and expansion services backed by deep local knowledge in both countries.

Australia India Business Council Ltd (AIBC) Established in 1986, AIBC is the leading business council promoting bilateral trade and investment between Australia and India. With chapters in six Australian capitals and presence in India, AIBC serves as the premier advocacy body and networking platform for the Australia-India business corridor. Con Livissianis and Jim Varghese value their membership of the AIBC and look forward to promoting the complementary roles of both organisations.