A webinar on “new outlook in manufacturing between Australia and India” was organised 21 May, 2020 by the Make in India chapter of the Australia India Business Council (AIBC).
Webinar Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic has heavily impacted many important sectors of the economy globally. The manufacturing scenario in Australia and India will be changing and both the governments are in the process of implementing new strategies, mitigation measures and new policies. While Australia will be looking inwardly into increased local manufacturing, retooling current facilities and reducing heavy dependence on overseas services, India will be very actively promoting the self-reliance in manufacturing, the Small to Medium businesses and the “Make in India” projects and programs.
Noted experts from both Australia and India deliberated on this critical subject which has gained currency in the wake of Covid-19’s impact on the global economy. The objectives of the webinar were:
1. Create an awareness as how industries in Australia and India will be realigning their strategies in manufacturing in the post Covid scenario
2. Highlight emerging opportunities for Make in India for Australian industries and new opportunities for Indian businesses in Australia
3. Update on government policies aligned to the new outlook in manufacturing
It was also an occasion for the formal launch of AIBC’s Make in India chapter for Victoria. Mr. Jim Varghese AM, National Chair, AIBC Ltd moderated the proceedings of the Webinar.
The panellists included Mr. Manish Gupta, Consul General of India, Sydney; Hon. Mr. Julian Leeser MP, Federal Member for Berowra & Chair of Parliamentary Friends of India; Mr. Deepak Bagla, Managing Director & CEO, Invest India; Mr. Manish Singhal, Deputy Secretary General, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry– India; Ms. Preeti Daga, Victoria State President, AIBC Ltd; Ms. Clare Hobern, International Engagement Manager, Standards Australia; Mrs. Reet Phulwani, Director, Medsurge Healthcare; Mr. Kam Phulwani, CEO & Founder, Medsurge Healthcare; Mr. Michael Sharpe, Director, Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre; and Mr. Vish Viswanathan, National Chapter Chair, Make in India.
By Vish Viswanathan