India has a plan to build 100 new ‘smart’ cities in the foreseeable future – this is a fantastic opportunity for Australian SMEs to get in at the ground floor for the growing economy.

Australia’s expert skills in building high-quality, innovative infrastructure together with delivering world-class professional services provides key opportunities for Australian businesses to export their smart, sustainable urban design solutions to India. Australian entrepreneurs have the skills to help relieve the population when it comes to black outs, water rationing, inadequate waste and sewage treatment, as well as infrastructure needed to support the large (and still growing) population.

Indian businesses are eager to connect and invest with Australian SMEs, they speak English and have some understanding of western culture, the population is confident and hungry for knowledge, quality goods and services, and the government is supportive and cooperative – there isn’t a lot to hamper those with the skills required to help India keep going from strength to strength while developing the 100 ‘smart’ cities.

The SBAA believes in the Indian market and the benefits that it offers the Australian economy through the expansion of SMEs. As India deals with these challenges and upgrades its core infrastructure over the next decade there will be major demand across all construction, design and urban planning sectors. Australia’s expert skills in building high-quality, innovative infrastructure together with delivering world-class professional services provides key opportunities for Australian businesses to export their smart, sustainable urban design solutions to India.

Through trade missions, the SBAA has established strong and reliable business connections through affiliate business organisations. This gives members of the SBAA trade mission the advantage of having a foot in the door.

The SBAA trade mission to India will give you:

• Support and guidance before, during and after the venture;
• Connections we have vetted and cultivated; and,
• Access to the right people and information to help you get started.

Entrepreneurs have to remember that the time is right to show case their skills and knowledge to the Indian markets. With an open mind and getting in early, you can reap the rewards of profits and growth of your business.

For more information about the trade mission, please click here.