IABCA has five major initiatives associated with it.
The India Australia Business & Community Alliance is the largest platform that exists to strengthen the India-Australia relationship whilst simultaneously contributing to its development. Established in 2014, IABCA now stands as the leading Alliance that builds awareness and understanding between the peoples and institutions of Australia and India. The IABCA Virtual Roundtable I The IABCA Global L
eaders Forum I The IABCA Parliamentary Roundtable I The IABCA Awards Ceremony
Across eight years of operation, IABCA has achieved international recognition as a tool for cultural diplomacy, bilateral trade enhancement, and as a platform for stimulating new business investment between the two nations by recognising the success of our people-to-people links.
27/12/2025
✨IABCA Excellence in Innovation Award✨
💡 For the problem-solvers, disruptors, and future-builders.
This award celebrates businesses and start-ups introducing novel ideas, technologies, or models that meet market needs and reshape industries across India and Australia.
Nominees show:
✔ Original thinking
✔ Use of technology
✔ Real results
✔ Sustainable competitive advantage
…then this category is designed for you.
Commonwealth Bank | Deakin University South Asia | Australia India Business Council | Export Council of Australia | NSW Government | HomeWorld | Australia India Chamber of Commerce - AICC | Australia India Institute
16/12/2025
🌟IABCA Leaders Spotlight Series | His Excellency Philip Green OAM
Australian High Commissioner to India
Diplomatic leadership is foundational to building enduring, future-ready bilateral partnerships. As Australia’s High Commissioner to India, His Excellency Philip Green OAM plays a pivotal role in advancing Australia–India cooperation across trade, investment, sustainability, and institutional engagement.
IABCA pays tribute to His Excellency exceptional leadership and support🙏
At the IABCA Global Leaders Forum 2025, High Commissioner Green reflected on Australia’s priorities under the New Economic Roadmap with India, emphasising trusted partnerships, regulatory alignment, and people-to-people ties as essential foundations for long-term economic collaboration. His remarks highlighted the evolving role of diplomacy in translating policy alignment into tangible commercial and societal outcomes.
High Commissioner Green also contributed to Panel Session 3: Green Growth Superhighways – “From Policy to Power: Advancing Sustainable Solutions Across Borders.” The session explored how Australia and India can accelerate sustainable growth through renewable energy diplomacy, green finance, circular economy innovation, policy harmonisation, and workforce development—reinforcing Australia’s commitment to partnering with India on net-zero ambitions.
In this spirit of leadership and collaboration, IABCA invites leaders, organisations, and initiatives strengthening the Australia–India corridor to enter the IABCA Awards 2026, recognising excellence across trade, investment, innovation, sustainability, and bilateral engagement.
Commonwealth Bank | Deakin University South Asia | Australia India Business Council | Export Council of Australia | NSW Government | HomeWorld | Australia India Chamber of Commerce - AICC | Australia India Institute yd
09/12/2025
✨ IABCA SME of the Year Award✨
🚀 Celebrating small-to-medium enterprises creating BIG bilateral impact.
This award honours SMEs (turnover $2M–$250M) that demonstrate innovation, governance excellence, resilience, and strong commercial growth across Australia and India.
Nominees demonstrate:
✔ Strong business values
✔ Continuous growth
✔ Overcoming challenges
✔ Successful sales & marketing
✔ Good governance & CSR
…then this category is designed for you.
A powerful evening at Deakin Downtown as we gathered for the IABCA x Deakin Leadership Series and our end-of-year celebrations.
Held on Indian Constitution Day, the night honoured the democratic values, diversity and people-to-people links that Australia and India share — a perfect backdrop for a conversation on leadership and nation-building.
A standout moment was the fireside chat with:
✨ Leighton Warwick — Joint MD, Warwick Fabrics & IABCA Alumni
✨ Ravneet Pawha — VP (Global Engagement) & CEO (South Asia), Deakin University
Together, we explored global leadership, creativity, and what it takes to take an Australian brand into India’s layered and dynamic market.
We were also delighted to share that IABCA Awards 2026 entries are now open, celebrating impact across business, academia, innovation, community and the creative economy.
Thank you to our partners, Deakin University, our board, alumni and the IABCA ecosystem for closing the year with purpose and connection.
Onwards to 2026. 🇦🇺🇮🇳
26/11/2025
🇦🇺🇮🇳 Building Cultural Bridges Through Sport 🏏✨
Proud to spotlight Lisa Sthalekar, the powerhouse behind AT Wickets, a platform championing cultural and sporting exchange between Australia and India.
From sharing the spirit of cricket to fostering deeper understanding between our communities, Lisa’s work shows how sport can unite, inspire, and create new pathways of opportunity.
Honoured to see her continue this journey alongside partners like Rita H**e, strengthening the ties between our two nations both on and beyond the pitch.
Here’s to the wickets we take, the bridges we build, and the shared future we create together. 🏏🤝💙
24/11/2025
✨ IABCA Business Leader of the Year Award✨
🏆 Honouring senior leaders whose vision strengthens the Australia–India corridor.
This award recognises CEOs, managing directors, and senior executives (aged 40+) who have demonstrated strategic excellence, organisational growth, and long-term leadership impact.
Ideal nominees demonstrate:
✔ Strong leadership & clear vision
✔ Outstanding organisational performance
✔ Commitment to professional development
✔ Positive impact on people, systems, or culture
✔ Resilience in overcoming major challenges
…then this category is designed for you.
Commonwealth Bank | Deakin University South Asia | Australia India Business Council | Export Council of Australia | NSW Government | HomeWorld | Australia India Chamber of Commerce - AICC | Australia India Institute | Invest India | Indo-Australian Chamber of Commerce | India In Australia (High Commission Of India, Canberra) | India in Australia (Consulate General of India, Perth) | India in Australia (Consulate General of India, Melbourne) |
Born in India and raised in Australia, Mithila has dedicated her career to telling stories that authentically represent both cultures. From introducing the first Indian family on Neighbours to creating globally celebrated series such as The Unlisted (ABC & Netflix), Five Bedrooms (Paramount+), and Four Years Later (SBS), Mithila’s storytelling continues to bridge nations and inspire audiences worldwide.
We also congratulate Professor Basant Maheshwari of Western Sydney University, who was Highly Commended for his pioneering work in water sustainability and cross-border research collaborations that are transforming communities.
A heartfelt thank you to Nishant Kashikar, Country Head – India & Gulf, Tourism Australia, for presenting this award.
Commonwealth Bank | Deakin University South Asia | Australia India Business Council | Export Council of Australia | NSW Government | HomeWorld | Australia India Chamber of Commerce - AICC | Australia India Institute | Invest India | Indo-Australian Chamber of Commerce | India In Australia (High Commission Of India, Canberra) | India in Australia (Consulate General of India, Perth) | | India in Australia (Consulate General of India, Melbourne) | Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India | Australia India Youth Dialogue | Australian Trade and Investment Commission | Australian Government | Suzlon | Cricket Australia | HCLTech | Australia India Business Council | Indian Link | Government of Western Australia | Trade and Investment Queensland | Indiaspora | Confederation of Indian Industry | Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)
21/10/2025
🇮🇳 In collaboration with the Government of India
✨ Supporting our partners at Powerhouse Museum ✨
Celebrate Diwali – the Festival of Lights with our partners at Powerhouse Castle Hill! 🌟
Enjoy a vibrant afternoon of cultural performances, live music, storytelling and special collection tours exploring the magic of light and innovation.
Delivered in partnership with the Consulate General of India, Sydney, and the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, this family-friendly celebration brings our communities together through creativity and culture.
📸 Photo by Powerhouse Studio
Commonwealth Bank | Deakin University South Asia | Australia India Business Council | Export Council of Australia | NSW Government | HomeWorld | Australia India Chamber of Commerce - AICC | Australia India Institute | Invest India | Indo-Australian Chamber of Commerce | India In Australia (High Commission Of India, Canberra) | India in Australia (Consulate General of India, Perth) | | India in Australia (Consulate General of India, Melbourne) | Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India | Australia India Youth Dialogue | Australian Trade and Investment Commission | Australian Government | Suzlon | Cricket Australia | HCLTech | Australia India Business Council | Indian Link | Government of Western Australia | Trade and Investment Queensland | Indiaspora | Confederation of Indian Industry | Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)
Looking for a way to celebrate Diwali? Head to Powerhouse Castle Hill for a free day of activities, with everything from guided tours to music.
12/10/2025
Celebrating innovation and compassion in medical science 🩺✨
Congratulations to Associate Professor Sanjay Warrier , one of Sydney’s leading breast cancer surgeons and the winner of the 2025 IABCA Science, Research & Development Award.
Sanjay is recognised for his pioneering contributions to breast cancer surgery — introducing robotic breast surgery (a first in the Southern Hemisphere), championing SPY technology for reconstruction, and utilising 3D printing for surgical planning.
He also introduced SCOUT technology to Australia — a wire-free method for tumour detection that enhances precision, improves patient comfort, and delivers better clinical outcomes than traditional hook-wire techniques. As the lead author of Australia’s first cost-effectiveness analysis on this innovation, Sanjay continues to shape the future of surgical practice and research.
His leadership as Research Lead at RPA’s Institute of Academic Surgery and Associate Professor at the University of Sydney drives national collaboration, including a groundbreaking registry on Targeted Axillary Dissection (TAD) — a less invasive approach transforming cancer care in Australia.
A heartfelt thank you to Trudi Busch, Chief Marketing Officer, HomeWorld for presenting this award, and to the HomeWorld Group of Companies for their valued partnership and ongoing support.
Commonwealth Bank | Deakin University South Asia | Australia India Business Council | Export Council of Australia | NSW Government | HomeWorld | Australia India Chamber of Commerce - AICC | Australia India Institute | Invest India | Indo-Australian Chamber of Commerce | India In Australia (High Commission Of India, Canberra) | India in Australia (Consulate General of India, Perth) | | India in Australia (Consulate General of India, Melbourne) | Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India | Australia India Youth Dialogue | Australian Trade and Investment Commission | Australian Government | Suzlon | Cricket Australia | HCLTech | Australia India Business Council | Indian Link | Government of Western Australia | Trade and Investment Queensland | Indiaspora | Confederation of Indian Industry | Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)
10/10/2025
🌟 Celebrating Innovation and Global Impact 🌏⚡
We are proud to announce Rubicon Water & Medha Servo Drives Pvt. Ltd. as the winners of the 2025 IABCA Excellence in Innovation Award! 👏 Their landmark partnership delivered the world’s largest canal automation project — modernising the Narayanpur Left Bank Canal (NLBC) in Karnataka, India.
This transformative initiative integrates over 4,200 automated gates, sophisticated software, and real-time monitoring across 3,000 km of canals, improving water efficiency by 20%, reducing waste by 95%, and delivering water to tail-end farmers for the first time in decades. Over the next decade, NLBC automation is expected to set a national benchmark for large-scale irrigation modernisation, placing Karnataka on the global map for best-practice water management.
We also recognise Energy Exemplar, Highly Commended, for their outstanding contributions to energy innovation.
A heartfelt thank you to Mukund Narayamurti, Minister (Commercial) and General Manager – South Asia, Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), for presenting this award.
Commonwealth Bank | Deakin University South Asia | Australia India Business Council | Export Council of Australia | NSW Government | HomeWorld | Australia India Chamber of Commerce - AICC | Australia India Institute | Invest India | Indo-Australian Chamber of Commerce | India In Australia (High Commission Of India, Canberra) | India in Australia (Consulate General of India, Perth) | | India in Australia (Consulate General of India, Melbourne) | Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India | Australia India Youth Dialogue | Australian Trade and Investment Commission | Australian Government | Suzlon | Cricket Australia | HCLTech | Australia India Business Council | Indian Link | Government of Western Australia | Trade and Investment Queensland | Indiaspora | Confederation of Indian Industry | Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)
29/09/2025
A huge congratulations to Siddharth Jani, winner of the 2025 IABCA Emerging Leader of the Year Award! 🎉
From Tongala, Victoria, Siddharth is breathing new life into a historic dairy factory, transforming it into Tongala Nutrition Pty Ltd — a business that creates jobs, crafts innovative UHT nutritional products, and takes Australian quality to the world. 🌏
This award is more than recognition — it’s a celebration of resilience, regional revival, and the power of one leader’s vision to change communities. 💙 Thank you to Minister Adv. Ashish Shelar - ॲड. आशिष शेलार , Cabinet Minister of Information Technology & Cultural affairs Government of Maharashtra for his incredible speech and engagement.
Commonwealth Bank | Deakin University South Asia | Australia India Business Council | Export Council of Australia | NSW Government | HomeWorld | Australia India Chamber of Commerce - AICC | Australia India Institute | Invest India | Indo-Australian Chamber of Commerce | India In Australia (High Commission Of India, Canberra) | India in Australia (Consulate General of India, Perth) | | India in Australia (Consulate General of India, Melbourne) | Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India | Australia India Youth Dialogue | Australian Trade and Investment Commission | Australian Government | Suzlon | Cricket Australia | HCLTech | Australia India Business Council | Indian Link | Government of Western Australia | Trade and Investment Queensland | Indiaspora | Confederation of Indian Industry | Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)
16/09/2025
Thank you Jio World Convention Centre for the incredible hospitality and support over the IABCA India Immersion Week.
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The India Australia Business & Community Awards exists to celebrate the India-Australia relationship whilst simultaneously contributing to its development.
By working in conjunction with State Governments on a rotational policy, IABCA has achieved international recognition as a tool for cultural diplomacy, bilateral trade development and as a platform for Australia’s business and
Indian diaspora to better engage with one another and their Governments.
From strategically channelled tourism initiatives to the promotion of trade and investment operations between India and Australia, IABCA has served its Government partners to develop their relations with India as well as the burgeoning Indian communities that reside across Australia.
IABCA is now a flagship event in the Australian business events calendar since 2013. The pedigree of the platform has only become higher since its inception in 2014. IABCA Finalists and Winners are annually recognised in the Hansard, which is the official record of the proceedings of the Australian Parliament.
Since 2015, IABCA Winner names are inscribed in the Australian National Maritime Museum Marble Welcome Wall, a permanent testament to the significance of their contribution to Australia.
In 2016, IABCA featured as a successful model and case study in the Australian Council of Learned Academics report; Australia’s Diaspora Advantage: Realising the potential for building transnational business networks with Asia, a Federal Government initiative.
In 2017, 2018 and 2019 IABCA was pleased to have representation at its events from Office of the Prime Minister of Australia and the Opposition Leader as well as both Excellencies, High Commissioner of India to Australia and the High Commissioner of Australia to India.
The annual IABCA initiative is a welcome sign of how far relations between Australia and India have evolved. The IABCA initiative directly contributes to the Australia India objectives of promoting a broader and deeper relationship between the two countries as it showcases success stories of existing Indian Australian investment and recognition of these success stories to Indian decision-makers.
IABCA currently has a growing Alumni of 1400 from across Australia and India.
