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A high-level India Seminar organized by the Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) brought together leading Japanese business executives and policymakers to discuss the growing investment opportunities in India and the strengthening economic partnership between the two nations.
During the seminar, Nagma M. Mallick, Ambassador of India to Japan, addressed a gathering of Japanese CEOs and corporate leaders. In her remarks, she highlighted India’s latest economic reforms, progressive policies, and ongoing initiatives to improve the ease of doing business.
Ambassador Mallick emphasized that India’s rapidly expanding economy, large consumer market, and investor-friendly policies make it an attractive destination for global companies. She encouraged Japanese corporations to explore and invest in India’s diverse sectors, including manufacturing, infrastructure, technology, and green energy.
She also underlined the strong and trusted partnership between India and Japan, noting that Japanese companies have played a significant role in India’s development journey through investments, infrastructure projects, and technological collaborations.
Kenji Hiramatsu, President of the Japan Research Institute (JRI) and former Japanese Ambassador to India, also addressed the seminar. He spoke about the strong economic complementarities between India and Japan, emphasizing that both nations possess strengths that can greatly benefit each other.
Hiramatsu highlighted that India’s growing market and workforce, combined with Japan’s advanced technology and investment capabilities, create a powerful partnership for sustainable economic growth. He encouraged Japanese corporations to take advantage of the current positive momentum in bilateral relations and expand their business presence in India.
Adding to the discussion, Amitabh Kant, India’s former G20 Sherpa and policy leader, spoke about India’s deep structural and technological reforms. He outlined the government’s push toward digital transformation, innovation, and manufacturing growth.
Kant also noted that India and Japan are natural allies and strategic partners, sharing common goals in economic development, technology cooperation, and regional stability. He emphasized that collaboration between the two nations will play a crucial role in shaping future global supply chains and technological ecosystems.
The seminar served as an important platform to strengthen business dialogue and deepen economic engagement between India and Japan. With increasing reforms, policy support, and mutual trust, both nations continue to expand their strategic partnership, opening new opportunities for investment, innovation, and sustainable growth.
