ECTA helps secure Australia’s foothold in the world’s fastest growing major economy with a market of 1.4 billion people.

ECTA is the first FTA India has struck with a major economy in over ten years, giving our exporters a competitive advantage.

ECTA will eliminate tariffs of up to 50 per cent on 90 per cent of Australia’s goods exports to India by value.

The agreement will lock in existing market access for Australian service suppliers already doing business in India.

India will grant Australia any market access improvements it gives future FTA partners for 31 services sectors, including higher education and tourism.

The agreement supports a reciprocal skills exchange between Australia and India.

The Post-study work visa will enable former Indian students to live, study and work in Australia temporarily upon completion of their studies.

Australia and India will work together on future mutual recognition of qualifications, licensing and registration between professional services bodies.

Australia and India are working to conclude an ambitious Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement that will build on ECTA.

India's 150% wine tariff will be slashed for Australian wine over US$5 per bottle, and will fall further if India gives improved access to a future FTA partner.

Australian Government

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Australian Trade and Investment Commission

Updated: November 2022