ANZ India Business Chamber

The 5th edition of the ANZ India Business Chamber's Christmas Networking proved to be a unique experience, enriched by the presence of distinguished guests and an engaged, appreciative audience. While Dr. Sushil Kumar, Indian Consul General in Melbourne, was the Chief Guest at Christmas Networking held at the Indian Consulate General in Melbourne on 11th November 2025, Dr. Janakiraman Sarvesvaran, the Indian Consul General in Sydney, was the Chief Guest at the event at ANZAC Memorial Hall in Sydney on 12 November 2025. At both locations, a high-profile panel discussion centred on the theme “Powering the Indo-Pacific Business – Technology, Knowledge and Strategic Partnerships” brought together eminent leaders from the business and education sectors. The session was moderated by Mr. Ben Vella, Global Chairman of ANZIBC, in Melbourne, and by Mr. Somesh Kamra, Senior Director, Sales Strategy and GTM at Optus, in Sydney. The panel members included: ·      Ms. Esha Oberoi, Founder & Co-CEO, Leora Healthcare ·      Dr Dr Erin Watson Watson, Founder & MD, Baker & York ·      Mr. Darshil Mehta, Strategic Advisor, Chief Data & AI, DataAIT Technologies ·      Dr. Athena Bangara, Director, South Asia, Monash University ·      Ms. Sheba Nandkeolyar, Founder /CEO MultiConnexions Group ·      Mr. Adrian McKnight, MD – ANZ, WNS Global Services ·      Mr Harshvendra Soin, President – Asia Pacific & Japan Business, Tech Mahindra At Melbourne, the Chamber presented its Champion of Cultural Impact and Inclusion Award 2025 to The Hon. Lee Tarlamis OAM MP, Member for South-Eastern Metropolitan Region and Government Whip in the Legislative Council of Victoria, Australia. The Award was presented considering Lee’s contributions for the multi-cultural society, particularly for the Indian community to ensure their access to rights and opportunities. Mr. Archie Monteiro, Mr. Santhosh Perumala, Ms. Su Jella (MAICD, MBA), Mr. Peter Pryn, Mr. Harry Lagad, Mr. Matthew McMillan and Mr. Pankaj Khandelwal co-ordinated the program. Adding to the festival spirit, the event offered exciting entertainment programs with traditional dance performances and instrumental music. The event was co-sponsored by Hockey Australia, Leora Healthcare, Optus and Guni® SMS. As part of the Delegation Program, the members of the delegation also participated in CapTech 2025 organised by Sydney Investors, Professionals and Business Networking Group Inc. (SIPBN). CGI Sydney Indian Consulate Melbourne

The ANZ India Business Chamber (ANZIBC) presented its Champion of Cultural Impact and Inclusion Award 2025 to The Hon. Lee Tarlamis OAM MP, Member for South-Eastern Metropolitan Region and Government Whip in the Legislative Council of Victoria, Australia. The Award was presented by the Dr. Sushil Kumar, the Indian Consul General in Melbourne in the presence of Mr. Santhosh Perumala, MD & CEO of ANZIBC witnessing a large audience of Indo-Australian business community at the Indian Consulate General in Melbourne as part of the Business Asia Conference organised by the Chamber, last week. While presenting the Award, Mr. Santhosh Perumala said, Lee’s commitment to promoting religious harmony and fostering cultural connections is the at the heart of his vision for a united and inclusive society in Victoria. There are 371,901 people in Victoria who have Indian ancestries, of which 258,193 were born in India, contributing significantly to the State’s development, he added. The Award was presented considering Lee’s contributions for the multi-cultural society, particularly for the Indian community to ensure their access to rights and opportunities. An Indian Business Delegation also participated in the event. Santhosh Perumala Ben Vella Pankaj Khandelwal Harry Lagad Lee Tarlamis OAM MP Matthew McMillan Leon Skaliotis Chetan Mehta David Pryles

Just another few days to go for the ANZ India Business Chamber’s prestigious annual event “Business Asia Conference & Christmas Networking” in the two cities – Melbourne and Sydney - on 11th and 12th November 2025. Pleased to welcome our distinguished speakers and the eminent team of panel speakers to discuss on "Powering the Indo-Pacific Business - Technology, knowledge and strategic partnerships" For details and registration, please visit:https://lnkd.in/gHmG8NMZ. Natalie Suleyman MP, Harriet Shing MP, Indian Consulate, Ben Vella, Santhosh Perumala, Esha Oberoi, Dr Erin Watson, Stacey Farraway, Darshil Mehta, Athena Bangara, Peter Pryn, David Pryles, Rajat Agrawal, Su Jella (MAICD, MBA)

The ANZ India Business Chamber is pleased to welcome Vialto Partners from Sydney as the newest member of the Chamber from Australia. Vialto Partners is a global market leader in workforce mobility solutions, delivering fully integrated services that support organizations and their people wherever business takes them. Their expertise spans immigration, tax, managed services, and digital solutions, providing clients with the tools and guidance they need to navigate complex cross-border mobility challenges. As a trusted advisor to multinational corporations, Vialto combines deep compliance knowledge, strategic consulting, and innovative technology to create seamless, compliant, and consistent mobility experiences for both organizations and employees. For more information, visit www.vialto.com #AustralianImmigration, #AustralianTax, #ManagedServices, #Digitalsolutions

Here is another interesting business from Australia looking for collaborations in India... ANZ India Business Chamber is pleased to welcome ASAC Consultancy as a proud new member. Anna Klis is the Founder & CEO of ASAC Consultancy, a nationally recognised firm advancing health and aged care reform across rural, remote, and First Nations communities in Australia. With 20+ years’ experience, Anna leads complex service turnarounds, clinical governance uplift, and accreditation readiness for high-risk and transitioning providers. Her work focuses on culturally safe models of care, workforce capability, and sustainable system improvement. Anna also leads the Wildu Aero Project, Australia’s first hydrogen-powered drone initiative for medical and pathology logistics, bringing innovation to hard-to-reach regions. She has served as Nurse Advisor and Business Advisor to multiple organisations, was a finalist in the 2025 CEO Magazine Executive of the Year Awards (Healthcare), and a state finalist in the 2025 Telstra Business Awards in Championing Health and Building Communities. For membership details, kindly contact ANZIBC at [email protected]

Another great Indo-Australian success story is now part of ANZ India Business Chamber. ANZIBC is pleased to welcome Carnival Homewares Pty Ltd from Australia as a proud corporate member. Carnival Homewares Pty Ltd, registered in Perth in 2002, has grown from a single warehouse into a recognised wholesale design house and importer of textiles, jute, and metalware from India. Today, based in Burwood, Victoria, the company supplies distinctive, high-end products to retailers throughout Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. Carnival Homewares brings together two decades of creativity, ethical partnerships, and consistent growth, offering products that seamlessly balance originality, style, and function. The story of Carnival Homewares begins in 2001, when sisters Penny and Anna decided to transform their shared love of design into a business. Their connection with India, however, reaches back even further. In 1978 they travelled there with their father, a formative journey that sparked a fascination with craftsmanship and laid the foundation for long-term supplier relationships. Drawing on influences from their travels through Europe and Asia, Penny and Anna created a brand that speaks in a distinctly Australian voice - one that blends coastal ease, country warmth, and urban sophistication. Carnival quickly became known for originality, authenticity, and a refusal to imitate the mass-produced. Over the years, Carnival has consistently exhibited at national trade fairs, won awards for its stands, and collaborated with celebrated designers like Natalee Bowen of Indah Island and government funded Project - Connected Au. Each milestone reflects the same commitment to originality and ethical sourcing that defined the company’s earliest days. For more details: https://lnkd.in/gF2r5AMA For membership details, kindly contact ANZIBC at [email protected] / www.anzindiachamber.com

Welcome Mr. Prashantha Kumar to ANZ India Business Chamber

Welcome Fragomen as the newest Member!

Welcome our New Member from Australia