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Australia to India · Trade and sectors

Trade agreements and sector rules for Australian investors

CA Utsav Dogra, Chartered Accountant, ICAI M. No. 542375 · Updated

In brief

The India–Australia ECTA has been in force since 29 December 2022; negotiations on a wider agreement continue. Foreign investment from Australia is on the automatic route in most sectors. Australian investors are most active in mining services and critical minerals, education, financial services and technology.

What is specific to Australian companies

The India–Australia ECTA has been in force since 29 December 2022, with a broader agreement under negotiation.

Sectors

  • Mining services and critical minerals
  • Education
  • Financial services and technology
  • Agribusiness

A trade agreement does not change FDI caps, FEMA pricing or RBI reporting.

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Does a trade agreement change FDI rules?

No. Tariffs and services access change; FDI policy, sector caps and FEMA reporting still apply.

General information as at 5 November 2026, not advice for a particular case. Indian and Australian rules change often; confirm the current position before acting. Australian law points should be confirmed with a Australian adviser.

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