Japan-India Economy & Investment Forum

Purpose of This Forum

India has surpassed China as the world's most populous country, with a young population averaging 28 years of age. Its GDP is projected to surpass those of Japan and Germany, attracting Japanese investments worth 5 trillion yen. Challenges include labor reforms, fostering SMEs, advancing clean energy, and leveraging population growth for economic expansion. In 2025, Nikkei hosted the "Japan-India Economic and Investment Forum" to promote bilateral growth and investment opportunities.

Key Facts About Nikkei

What is Nikkei and how expansive is their coverage and network

What is Nikkei

Japan's largest daily economic and business media company. Publisher of The Nikkei (1.3 million circulation).

Global Reach

Publishes Nikkei Asia, owns Financial Times; 37 global bureaus.

Digital Reach

Nikkei Online attracts over 41 million monthly unique browsers; Nikkei Asia garners over 6 million monthly page views.

Focus

Covers key industries — automotive, tech, finance, energy.

Influence

Trusted by executives, policymakers, and investors.

Overall Details of the Forum

Date & Time

21st Feb 2025

Venue

Shangri-La Eros, New Delhi — 19, Ashoka Rd, Janpath, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110001

Fee

Free of charge. (Pre-registration was required)

Language

English-Japanese (Simultaneous translation)

Organizer

Nikkei Inc. / Nikkei Group Asia Pte Ltd

Sessions and Speaker Details

Subject to change

10:00 – 10:30

Opening Remarks

Mr. Yoshiyuki Enomoto

President, Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry in India (JCCII)

Dr. Ranjeet Mehta

CEO & Secretary General, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Mr. Yoshihide Suga

Chairman, Japan-India Association (Video Message)

Shri Jitin Prasada

Hon'ble Minister of State, Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Video Message)

11:00 – 11:10

Special Session

H.E. Mr. Keiichi Ono

Ambassador of Japan to India

11:10 – 11:50

Infrastructure Development Session

Shri Harsh Malhotra

Hon'ble Minister of State, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

Mr. Ali Chatley

COO, Bhutani Group

Mr. Toshihiko Kurihara

Chief Representative, Representative Office in New Delhi, Japan Bank for International Cooperation

11:50 – 12:50

Consumer Market in India Session

Dr. Kotaro Kataoka

Professor, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad; Science and Technology Fellow, Embassy of Japan in India

Ms. Naho Shigeta

CEO, INFOBRIDGE GROUP

Mr. Kenji Takaku

Director, Executive Managing, Unicharm Corporation

Dr. Blossom Kochhar

Founder & Chairperson, Blossom Kochhar Group of Companies

Ms. Jyotika Jhalani

Founder & Creative Director, Janavi India

14:30 – 15:00

Make in India Session

Shri Piyush Goyal

Hon'ble Minister of Commerce and Industry (Online)

Mr. R.C. Bhargava

Chairperson, Maruti Suzuki India Limited

Mr. Tarun Lamba

Managing Director and CEO, Imperial Auto Industries

16:00 – 17:00

Innovation & Startups Session

Mr. Anurag Shrivastava

Sr. GM and Group Head, Panasonic India Innovation Center

Mr. Yuki Kasai

Head, Panasonic India Innovation Center

Mr. Hiroyuki Tani

Senior Engineer, Panasonic Holdings Corporation

Mr. Hideyuki Hirai

Chief Client Officer, South Asia, Dentsu Advertising and Media Services India Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Jay Krishnan

Partner & Head of India Investments, Beyond Next Ventures India Pvt. Ltd.

17:00 – 17:15

Closing Remarks

H.E. Mr. Sibi George

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of India to Japan (Video Message)

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