Punjab Delegation Courts Major Japanese Investors, Says Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora

Published on: 04 Dec 2025 at 04:55 PM

Published by: Fact News

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Chandigarh, December 4: Punjab Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora said the state’s recent delegation visit to Japan marked “a significant milestone” in the government’s efforts to bring global investment, technology partnerships and advanced manufacturing to Punjab. Speaking about the tour, Arora emphasized that the meetings held with leading Japanese institutions and corporations had opened “promising avenues of collaboration” that the state intends to pursue aggressively in the coming months.

The delegation met with representatives from Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), Asian Industry Co Ltd, Yamaha Motor Co Ltd, Honda Motor Co Ltd, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Toray Industries in textiles, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), Fujitsu Ltd, NEC Corporation, Sumitomo Corporation, Kiriu Corporation, Toppan Holdings Inc, Mitsubishi Chemicals, Panasonic, Asahi Tech, Aichi Steel Corporation (a Toyota Group company), Yanmar Holdings Co, Air Water Inc, Nichiden Corporation and Kanehiro Corporation.

According to Arora, these engagements were part of a larger effort to position Punjab as an attractive and dependable investment destination. “Punjab today offers a powerful mix of strengths — strategic location, world-class connectivity, a skilled workforce and industry-friendly governance,” he said. He also highlighted the state’s streamlined approval systems, including the single-window FastTrack Punjab mechanism, which he noted has been designed to give investors ease, speed and predictability.

The discussions in Japan focused on sectors where Punjab and Japanese companies can work closely together: advanced manufacturing, automotive and mobility solutions, electronics, textiles, chemicals, food processing, renewable energy and high-end services. “Japanese companies are global leaders in precision manufacturing and future-ready technologies. Punjab is eager to become a preferred destination for them to expand, innovate and serve the Indian as well as global markets,” he said.

The minister added that several companies expressed interest in evaluating opportunities in Punjab, with many seeking follow-up discussions. “The warmth, respect and seriousness with which our delegation was received clearly show that Japan sees Punjab as a region of stability, talent and promise,” Arora said.

A formal invitation is being proposed to all the companies the delegation met to participate in Punjab’s growth story and to explore potential partnerships ahead of the upcoming Progressive Punjab Investors’ Summit in March 2026. “Our government stands fully committed to providing complete support, facilitation and handholding to every investor who chooses Punjab,” he added.

Arora noted that the outreach is not only about bringing capital into the state, but also about developing long-term industrial linkages, upgrading local capabilities, generating employment and strengthening Punjab’s role in global supply chains. “We want Punjab to be a hub of advanced, clean and competitive manufacturing. Collaborations with Japan will play a major role in achieving that vision,” he said.

Arora said the state expects several of these engagements to translate into concrete projects, joint ventures and investments in the coming months, setting the stage for a stronger industrial future for Punjab