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Japan aims to invest ¥10 trillion in India, says Piyush Goyal – early progress strong
✍️ Moneycontrol.com
🗓 27 Aug 2026, 07:37 AM
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Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said Japan’s ¥10 trillion investment target for India has begun very positively, indicating strong early momentum.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal told reporters that Japan’s ambition to channel ¥10 trillion into the Indian economy is already showing encouraging signs. He described the early phase of the investment drive as having "kickstarted extremely well," suggesting that initial projects and commitments are materialising ahead of schedule.
The Japanese target, announced earlier this year, is intended to span sectors such as manufacturing, technology, and infrastructure, aiming to deepen economic ties between the two nations. Goyal’s remarks underscore the government’s confidence that the inflow will bolster India’s growth trajectory and create new employment opportunities.
Analysts view the statement as a positive signal for investors, indicating that bilateral dialogue and policy frameworks are aligning to facilitate large‑scale capital flows. The ministry said it will continue to engage Japanese firms to translate the target into concrete projects on the ground.
The Japanese target, announced earlier this year, is intended to span sectors such as manufacturing, technology, and infrastructure, aiming to deepen economic ties between the two nations. Goyal’s remarks underscore the government’s confidence that the inflow will bolster India’s growth trajectory and create new employment opportunities.
Analysts view the statement as a positive signal for investors, indicating that bilateral dialogue and policy frameworks are aligning to facilitate large‑scale capital flows. The ministry said it will continue to engage Japanese firms to translate the target into concrete projects on the ground.