Japan Plans $68B Investment Push in India
Tokyo is preparing to double its private-sector investment target in India to 10 trillion yen (about $68 billion) over the next decade. The announcement is expected during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Japan from August 29–31.
Focus on Chips, AI and Clean Technologies
The new investment plan will focus heavily on technology sectors such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), clean energy, and startups. Additional areas include telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, environment, and healthcare, reflecting a broad agenda for deepened economic collaboration.
Security Pact to Be Updated
Alongside the investment announcement, India and Japan are set to update their joint declaration on security cooperation for the first time in 17 years. The revised pact will reflect modern strategic priorities and strengthen regional security cooperation.
Strategic Implications
The investment underscores Japan’s long-term economic and strategic commitment to India. By channeling funds into high-tech industries, Tokyo supports India’s ambitions in semiconductors and AI at a time when global technology supply chains are being redefined.
