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Piyush Goyal Seeks Stronger India-Japan Economic Partnership in Japan
Piyush Goyal is visiting Japan to help Indian and Japanese companies work more closely together.
He is travelling to Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka from August 24 to 27, 2026.
More than 200 Indian business representatives are joining him.
They represent industries such as factories, semiconductors, clean energy, cars, healthcare and finance.
Goyal met leaders from Sumitomo Corporation and Meiji Seika Pharma.
They discussed projects in areas such as energy, transportation, infrastructure and medicines.
India wants Japanese companies to invest more in manufacturing and research in India.
The visit will also include business meetings and an investment event in Osaka.
Piyush Goyal began a four-day official visit to Japan on August 24, 2026.
He is leading India’s largest-ever business delegation to Japan, with more than 200 representatives.
Goyal met Sumitomo Corporation and Meiji Seika Pharma leaders to discuss expanded cooperation in infrastructure, mobility, energy and pharmaceuticals.
The delegation spans manufacturing, semiconductors, clean energy, steel, automotive, finance, healthcare and start-ups.
Planned engagements include a Japan Business Federation round-table, sector sessions and an Investors and Business Roadshow in Osaka.
- Who
- India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, more than 200 Indian business representatives, and Japanese business leaders.
- What
- A four-day official visit focused on strengthening India-Japan trade, investment and business cooperation.
- Where
- Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka, Japan.
- When
- August 24-27, 2026.
- Why
- To deepen trade and investment ties and promote collaboration in manufacturing, clean energy, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors and other sectors.
Key facts
- Visitor
- Piyush Goyal, India’s Commerce and Industry Minister
- Visit dates
- August 24-27, 2026
- Cities
- Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka
- Delegation size
- More than 200 business representatives
- Key companies met
- Sumitomo Corporation and Meiji Seika Pharma Co., Ltd.
- Planned forum
- A round-table with the Japan Business Federation, representing more than 1,500 Japanese companies
- Closing event
- An Investors and Business Roadshow in Osaka
Quotes
Piyush Goyal
India’s Commerce and Industry Minister
“Began my engagements in Tokyo with an excellent meeting with Shingo Ueno, President and CEO at Sumitomo Corporation. We discussed opportunities to deepen the company’s engagement with India across energy transformation, mobility and industrial infrastructure.”
thehansindia.com
freepressjournal.in
“India's pharmaceutical ecosystem offers significant opportunities for our Japanese partners to scale and achieve long-term growth.”
thehansindia.com
freepressjournal.in
Sources
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