In 2004, I arrived in Melbourne from India with two suitcases and no network to speak of. This morning, twenty-two years later, it was a surreal moment to open the Herald Sun and see me featured on page seven holding an Australian flag and an Indian one, alongside Australia Indian entrepreneurs talking about the Prime […]
In the weeks following India’s 2026–27 Union Budget, the implications are becoming clearer. Beyond fiscal measures, it signals how India intends to position itself in the global technology economy. This matters for Australia. For years, Australia–India trade has been framed in terms of untapped potential. This Budget suggests the next phase will be about positioning. […]
October is always a full month in my calendar. Family celebrations, festivals, footy finals, and in the past couple of years, SXSW Sydney has made a strong entry to the list. The week is blocked out with a mash-up of tech, culture, music, film, and conversations you didn’t know you needed. And like any big […]
In a startup café in Bengaluru, a founder sketches a data flow for her AI health tool on the back of a napkin. Meanwhile, in a coworking space in Brisbane, a climate tech entrepreneur scrolls through findings from their first pilot deployment. Both are riding waves set in motion by their respective governments’ 2025–26 budgets. […]
Hear Jasmine as a guest on the 'How India' Podcast Series with host Steve Davis. This Podcast series is brought to you by Australia India Chamber of Commerce. Jasmine is the co-convenor of the Tech, Innovation & Startups National Industry Group for the Chamber of Commerce. Jasmine assists start-ups in validating and commercialising in India […]
As India rapidly cements its position as one of the world’s most dynamic economies, Australian companies are increasingly looking east to expand their global footprint. But navigating India’s vast and complex market requires more than just ambition—it demands local insights, strategic partnerships, and a deep understanding of cultural nuances. I’m looking forward to my panel […]
India is now the most populous country in the world with an average age of under 29 years and the world's fastest growing large economy. You must have heard stats like these thrown around. What does that mean and how can you be part of the growth story. Whether you are curious about India or […]
