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Buyers await India-Australia ECTA ratification by Aussie Government for tariff benefits

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Buyers await India-Australia ECTA ratification by Aussie Government for tariff benefits

New Delhi, Nov 15 (KNN) Buyers are waiting for the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) to be ratified by the Australian Government so that tariff benefits may flow to them, said Dr A Sakthivel, President, Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO).

Currently the Export body is participating in the International Sourcing Expo in Melbourne with over 140 Indian companies.

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Supported by AEPC, CLE and HEPC this is the biggest participation by Indian exhibitors in Australia.

Describing the enthusiasm of Indian exhibitors and more importantly from the serious buyers from Australia, Sakthivel said that it is clearly an indication that the ECTA between the two countries will be extremely successful.

“We are also aiming to raise the participation to over 200 companies in the next edition of the show,” he added. 

“The Australian economy, like ours, has not been affected much from the pandemic and consumerism is on the rise to add to the demand, observed FIEO Chief. Buyers are just waiting for ECTA to be ratified by the Australian Government so that tariff benefits may flow to them,” said the chief.

Despite having tariff disadvantage with countries having FTA with Australia, our exports grew by over 100% in 2021-22. Once FTA benefits are notified, we can look for greater penetration of Indian goods into Australian markets, he said.

Engineering, Electronics, Auto components, Pharma, Gems & Jewellery, Apparel, Made ups, Leather, Handloom and Handicrafts are set to gain post ECTA.

Education, IT & ITES, Tourism and Health are the services which are likely to grow with joint venture opportunities as well.

Indian manufacturing and exports will also be benefited from duty free imports of coal, alumina, manganese ore, copper, bauxite and non-ferrous metals etc.  (KNN Bureau)

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