ESG, Data & Risk: Governance in the Australia–India Corridor

Newland Global Group x Governance Institute of Australia
Melbourne Roundtable

Newland Global Group, in partnership with the Governance Institute of Australia, convened a senior-level roundtable in Melbourne to examine emerging ESG, data governance, and risk trends across the Australia–India business corridor.

The session addressed the challenges of navigating dual regulatory systems and explored how robust governance can serve as a strategic differentiator in cross-border operations.

Discussion Highlights
• Reframing Risk: A shift from compliance avoidance to opportunity expansion, “Expand your options, don’t limit them.”
• Radical Incrementalism: Long-term success in India demands patient capital, sustained engagement, and a calibrated risk appetite.
• Governance as Strategy: Boardroom-level understanding of India’s regulatory landscape is essential.
• ESG Integration: Australian banks and institutions are well-positioned to lead on ESG-financed growth and India’s energy transition.
• Informed Capital: Superfunds and institutional investors must balance short-term returns with long-term value creation in emerging markets.
• Knowledge Transfer: Disseminating best practices reduces uncertainty and accelerates investor confidence.
• Market Entry: Niche strategies outperform broad-market approaches in early-stage India engagements.
• Social License: Operating in India requires stakeholder alignment, transparency, and culturally attuned governance.

Strategic Insight
India’s innovation economy, dynamic regulatory reforms, and surging unicorn ecosystem present compelling opportunities but demand informed, values-aligned, and governance-driven approaches.

A policy brief outlining the roundtable's recommendations is available upon request. Contact us at info@newlandglobalgroup.com.