Natasha is Executive Director of Newland Global Group (NGG), with a focus on bilateral trade relations between Australia and India. Understanding the policy landscape of India, staying on top of the industry trends and leveraging trade opportunities between the two countries form the major part of her work approach. Her profound insight into the Australian and Indian trade markets, their dynamic fiscal policies, emerging trends across various industries and evolving business opportunities help her formulate strategic advice for the client partners to operate seamlessly. 

With 12 years of exposure to the Indian legislative process in policy analysis and communication at the Indian Parliament, Natasha helps organisations align their strategies as per bilateral regulations and offers support through transitional changes. She has the unique ability to assess complex situations and translate them into opportunities with practical solutions to drive value. She has an adept understanding of both governments’ processes and ways to navigate government procedures. She believes market and customer focus to business strategy are essential components of doing business in India.

Natasha regularly writes on issues ranging from policy reform to key sectors of engagement between Australia and India. She has several publications credited to her name in ‘The Business Today’, ‘Observer Research Foundation’, ‘Lowy’s Interpreter’, ‘UK’s India Inc’., ‘Yojana’, ‘CNA Singapore’, ‘CUTS Washington’.

 Some of her notable publications are about:

• Australia’s economic strategy for India

• Opportunity for Australia in India’s resources and manufacturing sector

• Business and Trade Exchange between Australia and India

• India’s RCEP reticence

• Innovation Connect between Australia and India

• Implementation of policies at the grassroot level

• Union budgetary allocations and economic survey 

Her areas of expertise lie in Policy Analysis, Market Intelligence and Strategy, Bilateral Government Policies, Government Relations, Stakeholder Engagement, and Strategic & Cross-cultural Communication.

Natasha has participated in numerous national and international conferences as a delegate of the Indian Parliament like SAARC, ASEAN, BRICS and National Legislators Conference. She has previously been awarded by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and has also worked on a research project with the UN Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM).

She received an academic distinction in MA in Public Policy from University of Brunei Darussalam, where she was an Indian Parliament Representative and a Commonwealth Broadcast Scholar. She holds meritorious Bachelors honours degree from Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi University, Gold medalist in PG (Diploma) Mass Communication from AJK Mass Communication Research Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia.

Natasha has passionately tried to induce change constantly through her work. She is a firm believer in the power of manifestation. Positivity is her driving force. She loves new challenges and is always ready to push the boundaries. 

Honors and Awards:

Young Professional of the Year Award, India Australia Business and Community Awards (IABCA), 2019