Archive · 10 Dec 2025
Punjab Secures Strong Investor Response in Japan, South Korea
Punjab's Chief Minister, Bhagwant Singh Mann, recently visited Japan and South Korea to attract investors to his state.
He met with many important companies and banks, and they showed a lot of interest in investing in Punjab.
These investments could help Punjab grow industrially and create more jobs for young people.
The Chief Minister also talked about how Punjab has talented and hardworking people, and he believes that these investments will help Punjab become a leader in the country and the world.
Some of the companies that showed interest include Japan Bank for International Cooperation, Yamaha Motor, Honda Motor, and many others.
They are interested in various sectors like clean energy, EV mobility, R&D, and more.
The Chief Minister also signed some agreements and invited these companies to participate in future events in Punjab.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann secured strong investor response during visits to Japan and South Korea.
Key investors showed interest in evaluating Punjab for future manufacturing, R&D, and clean energy projects.
Potential investments include Rs 300–400 crore from Toppan Holdings and Rs 500 crore from Aichi Steel and Vardhman Special Steels.
Discussions focused on various sectors including industrial development, digital governance, urban infrastructure, and agri-market development.
The Chief Minister invited investors to participate in future events like the Punjab Investor Summit 2026 and assured full facilitation and policy support.
- Who
- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann
- What
- Secured strong investor response and potential investments during visits to Japan and South Korea
- When
- Recent visits to Japan and South Korea
- Where
- Japan and South Korea
- Why
- To firm up investments in the state and create more employment opportunities for the youth by giving fillip to industrial development
- Chief Minister
- Bhagwant Singh Mann
- Countries Visited
- Japan, South Korea
- Key Investors
- Japan Bank for International Cooperation, Aisan Industry, Yamaha Motor, Honda Motor, Toray Industries, Fujitsu, NEC Corporation, Sumitomo Corporation, Kiriu Corporation, Toppan Holdings, Aichi Steel, Yanmar Holdings, Air Water Inc., Osaka Chamber of Commerce, Tokushima Auction Market, Daewoo E & C, GS ENC, Nongshim, Korea Display Industry Association, Seoul Business Agency, Korea National Sports University, Sunjin
- Potential Investments
- Rs 300–400 crore (Toppan Holdings), Rs 500 crore (Aichi Steel and Vardhman Special Steels)
- Key Sectors
- Industrial development, clean energy, EV mobility, R&D, digital governance, urban infrastructure, water management, skill development, agri-market development, electronics and display technology, sports-specific training, tourism