Nikkei India – Japan Economy Investment Forum – NIKKEI'S LARGEST SCALE EVENT IN INDIA

Thursday, 8th October 2026 | 14:00 to 20:00 (tentative) · Mumbai

The 3rd Nikkei India-Japan Economy and Investment Forum — Nikkei's largest scale event in India

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Application deadline: 12:00 India time (15:30 JST)
Tuesday, October 6, 2026

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. In 2026, Nikkei will host the "India-Japan Economy and Investment Forum" in Mumbai 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 30 million monthly unique browsers; Nikkei Asia garners over 8 million monthly page views.

Focus

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

Influence

Trusted by executives, policymakers, and investors.

Past Events

February 2025, New Delhi

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September 2025, Bengaluru

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Overall Details of the Forum

Date & Time

Thursday, 8th October 2026 | 14:00 to 20:00 (tentative)

Venue

Taj Lands End, Mumbai — Byramji Jeejeebhoy Road, Bandstand, Bandra (West), Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400050, INDIA

Fee

Free of charge. (Pre-registration is required)

Language

English-Japanese (Simultaneous translation)

Organizer

Nikkei Inc. / Nikkei Group Asia Pte Ltd

Special Partner

Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)

Sessions and Speaker Details

Subject to change

14:00 – 14:15

15 min

Opening Session

Mr. Fumio Kishida

Chairman, The Japan-India Association

Video Message

H.E. Mr. Keiichi Ono

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to India, Embassy of Japan in India

14:15 – 15:05

50 min

Investment in India and Collaboration with Startups

Mr. Sundeep Sikka

MD & CEO, Nippon Life India Asset Management and Senior Fellow, Nippon Life Insurance

Ms. Kazuko Sakuma

Global Head of Equity Finance Group, Senior Executive Managing Officer, Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)

Mr. Takashi Kawahara

Managing Director, Toyo Engineering India Private Limited

15:05 – 15:35

30 min

Infrastructure and Urban Development

Mr. Shingo Miyamoto

Ambassador, Southeast and Southwest Asian Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Mr. Toshiyuki Masui

Managing Executive Officer, Head of India Business Division, Sumitomo Realty & Development Group

15:35 – 16:15

40 min

Coffee Break

16:15 – 17:00

45 min

India-Japan Partnership for the Future —Talent and Organizations

Mr. Tarun Lamba

Vice Chairman, Imperial Auto Industries

Mr. Takashi Tsutsumi

CEO, GLOBIS Asia Campus

Ms. Shruti Channagiri

Co-founder & CEO, AtoJ Hirameki India Pvt. Ltd.

17:00 – 17:40

40 min

India-Japan Manufacturing Collaboration

Mr. Rajesh U. Pandya

Executive Advisor, Kai Corporation

Mr. Devang Oza

Co-founder and COO, M2Labo

17:40 – 17:55

15 min

India as a Strategic Business Hub

Mr. Hajime Kito

Director, Head of Mumbai Branch, SVP, New Business Development, Mitsubishi Corporation India

17:55 – 18:00

5 min

Closing Session

Mr. Anurag Agarwal

Co Chairman, CII Western Region Sub-Committee on International Trade & Investment and CEO Global Exports & New Business, Polycab India Limited

18:00 – 20:00

2 hr

Networking Reception

Apply to Attend

If you are a company and would like to attend the forum on 8 October 2026 in Mumbai, apply below and fill in your details. There are no fees to attend, but every application is reviewed before approval.