A five member delegation of Australian Superfunds called on Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu here today. During the meeting, the Minister   highlighted  the potential of Indian growth story and  assured them of stability and certainty of business in long term. He said India provides abundant opportunities for Australian Superfunds and our priority is to engage them to explore investing in India.

Australia’s superannuation funds valued at 2.6 trillion Australian dollar  is one of the world’s largest in terms of volume. The funds have exposure including in various international markets. However, their exposure to Indian markets is still very limited, despite continued greater than average market returns in India. India has emerged as the fastest growing major economy in the world, with growth rates averging over 7% annually.

Australia- India bilateral investment cooperation has received a renewed focus from the highest authorities in both the countries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his meeting with his Australian counterpart,  on the side-lines of Commonwealth Head of Governments Meeting in April 2018, had discussed  the opportunities for Australian Superfunds to invest in the   Indian economy. Australians have also commissioned and launched recenlty an India Economic Strategy which recommends that Australian companies should strive by 2035 to lift India into their top three export markets and to bring India into the inner circle of Australia’s strategic partnerships, among others.

Investment opportunities for Australian superannuation funds highlighted, urged by assurances of stability and strengthened bilateral economic engagement. The Commerce & Industry Minister emphasised investment stability and long term business certainty while urging Australian superannuation funds to explore Indian investment prospects, noting India's sustained high growth and the funds' relatively limited current exposure; renewed bilateral investment cooperation and an India Economic Strategy further encourage stronger commercial and strategic ties and greater market prioritisation by Australian investors.