The Sydney Morning Herald published an articled which talks about growing economic ties between Australia and India and a special focus on South Indian cities and their economic partnerships. Tat Capital - Powering Growth with Purpose, a Sydney firm that facilitates trade and investment between Australia and India, says southern India has “natural advantages” when it comes to economic partnership with Australia.

An appreciation of doing business with companies from Western nations is well understood by entrepreneurs in Southern India and leaders in the political systems there has a long-standing track record of welcoming global companies,” says Gorlamandala, who was born in Andhra Pradesh and is now based in north-western Sydney.

Some of the nation’s largest companies – the likes of CBA, ANZ and Atlassian – have established major operations in Bengaluru. That’s a clear indication that Australia is looking at these South Indian states as a natural partner.

Gorlamandala believes the growing cultural and commercial links between Australia and South India will create big opportunities.

“It doesn’t really matter which industrial centre in Southern India you go to, there’s action everywhere,” he says.