Australia–India Desk

Indian counsel for Australian law firms, ASX companies, and Australian investors in India

Australia and India have concluded the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (AI-ECTA, in force from December 2022), which represents a significant deepening of the bilateral economic relationship. Australian law firms and ASX-listed companies are increasingly active in India — in mining and resources, education, financial services, and the fast-growing India-Australia infrastructure corridor. The large Indian diaspora in Australia also creates a sustained flow of NRI investment into India. RevLaw's Australia Desk serves Australian law firms, Australian companies entering India, and NRI clients with Australia connections on the full spectrum of India-related legal matters.

Bilateral Context

The AI-ECTA (Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement) entered into force in December 2022 — it is Australia's fastest-concluded FTA and provides for preferential tariffs on over 85% of Australian goods exported to India. Bilateral trade was approximately AUD 49 billion in FY 2022–23. Australian companies are active in Indian mining and resources projects, education services (Indian students represent Australia's largest source of international students), and infrastructure. The Australian Government's India Economic Strategy 2035 identifies India as one of Australia's most important economic partners. SIAC is frequently chosen for India-Australia commercial contracts — Australian parties often need Indian counsel for enforcement and interim relief.

Typical Mandates

Australian mining and resources company investment into Indian mining or infrastructure projects

AI-ECTA tariff and origin advisory for Australian goods exported to India

SIAC arbitration support — Indian law co-counsel for Australian parties in India-related arbitrations

Australian education institution establishing operations in India under UGC/AICTE framework

NRI clients based in Australia — FEMA compliance for Indian property, investments, and inheritance

Cross-border M&A: Indian due diligence for Australian acquirers of Indian target companies

Key Legal Frameworks

AI-ECTA (2022)

Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement — preferential tariffs, services commitments, and investment provisions.

FDI Policy (DPIIT)

Governs Australian company investment into Indian entities; education sector FDI specifically permitted up to 100% automatic route.

SIAC Rules 2016

Frequently chosen for India-Australia contracts; RevLaw acts as Indian co-counsel for enforcement and interim measures.

FEMA (NDI) Rules 2019

Governs NRI investment from Australia into Indian equities, real estate, and companies.

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