CII’s Shashwat Goenka Highlights Growth Opportunities at India-Australia CEO Forum

The India-Australia CEO Forum, held July 9, 2026, in Melbourne during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Australia, brought together Prime Minister Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese alongside senior business leaders and industry representatives from both countries to strengthen bilateral economic engagement and chart the next phase of the two nations’ strategic partnership.

Against the backdrop of growing trade and investment ties, the forum focused on accelerating business collaboration, fostering innovation, and unlocking new opportunities across sectors including clean energy, critical minerals, digital technologies, infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing. Shashwat Goenka, Vice President, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Vice Chairman, RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, participated in the forum and shared his key takeaways following the discussions.

Reflecting on the deliberations at the forum, Goenka said, “Today’s discussions reinforced the immense potential for India and Australia to work together across multiple sectors and create new benchmarks for the world to see. From education and skilling to green energy, renewable energy, critical minerals, the digital economy, banking, and public infrastructure, there are significant opportunities not just to exchange learnings, but to build meaningful business collaborations.”

He added, “One message stood out clearly. As Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji said, the relationship between India and Australia is built on mutual trust and goodwill. The next step is to translate that into action. For me, the key takeaway from today’s forum is that it’s time to move from deliberation to execution.”

The forum’s discussions echoed the broader vision articulated by the leadership of both countries - of translating the strong foundation of India-Australia relations into concrete business partnerships and sustained economic collaboration. With bilateral engagement deepening across clean energy, critical minerals, and emerging technologies, the exchange marks a step forward in converting shared intent into tangible outcomes for both economies.

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