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Japanese investment surge brings more work for Indian law firms
Japanese investors are increasing their bets on India, bringing more cross-border deals.
The activity includes investments by MUFG Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and the Development Bank of Japan in Indian financial firms and funds.
Japan pledged 10 trillion yen in public and private investment in India over the next decade.
Since August 2025, 120 memorandums of understanding have targeted more than ₹1 trillion in cross-border investment.
Shifting global economic conditions and Japanese companies' reassessment of their exposure to China are helping make India an attractive destination for expansion.
Indian law firms say they are handling more mergers, private equity and venture capital work, and some are adding lawyers or building links with Japanese firms.
Firms expect activity to keep growing, although the sources do not give a specific timetable for future deals.
Japanese investment in India is increasing, creating more work for Indian law firms advising on deals.
Japan desks at leading Indian law firms report their busiest stretch in recent memory.
Law firms are adding lawyers and building partnerships to serve Japanese clients.
Japan pledged 10 trillion yen in public and private investment in India over the decade beginning in 2025.
From August 2025, 120 memorandums of understanding targeted more than ₹1 trillion in cross-border investment.
- Who
- Japanese investors and Indian law firms advising on their deals.
- What
- Rising Japanese investment in India is increasing work for law firms handling mergers, acquisitions, private equity and venture capital.
- When
- The activity has grown over the past 12–18 months, according to the article.
- Where
- India, in cross-border business with Japan.
- Why
- The article cites global economic realignment, changing supply-chain strategies and India’s growth prospects.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Japan pledged 10 trillion yen in public and private investments in India over the following decade.
120 memorandums of understanding targeting more than ₹1 trillion in cross-border investments were signed.
Japan invested $6.26 billion in India in foreign direct investment equity inflows.
Japanese investment and partnerships in India increased, including banking stakes, a venture fund and other deals.
- Japanese investment pledge
- 10 trillion yen over the next decade
- MoUs
- 120 signed since August 2025
- Investment targeted by MoUs
- More than ₹1 trillion
- Japanese FDI equity inflows
- $6.26 billion in January–June 2026
- MUFG stake in Shriram Finance
- 20%
What people are saying
Due to the increasing deal flow between India and Japan, across M&A and venture and PE investments, our lawyers covering the India-Japan corridor are finding themselves the busiest in the last 12-18 months,
We are eyeing an increased volume of M&A and PE-related activity in this corridor going forward and are gearing up for a busy time ahead.
The India-Japan investment corridor is witnessing remarkable momentum, driven by global economic realignment, changing supply-chain strategies and India's strong growth prospects,
We are witnessing growing interest from Japanese corporations, financial institutions, private capital investors and, increasingly, small and medium enterprises.