India's exports to Australia surged 14% to USD 5.8 billion from April-November, benefiting engineering, pharma, and electronics sectors due to the free trade pact initiated last December. Negotiations for a broader trade deal are progressing, focusing on detailed rules of origin. Australian FDI in India rose from USD 30-40 million to USD 300 million this year. However, Indian imports from Australia fell by 19%, totaling USD 11.14 billion. Key growth sectors include engineering, pharma, and electronics, diversifying India's trade basket with Australia.