India will introduce new regulations and amend existing rules within the next two months to make it easier for companies to establish manufacturing operations in the country, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said.
Speaking during a programme in Tokyo, Goyal said the government is working to address concerns raised by businesses looking to invest in India, especially where requests are considered fair and justified.
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Minister: Piyush Goyal
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Focus: Ease of Doing Business & Manufacturing
Partner Country: Japan
Delegation Size: Nearly 200 business representatives
The Minister said he recently held discussions with two major corporations, including one planning to establish semiconductor equipment manufacturing in India and another operating in the automotive components sector.
He assured companies that the government would review regulatory issues and bring necessary changes to support investment and manufacturing growth.
India-Japan Economic Partnership
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Why This Matters
Simplifying regulations can help India attract global companies, increase manufacturing capacity and strengthen its position as a major investment destination. The semiconductor and advanced manufacturing sectors are especially important as countries compete to build resilient supply chains.
During his visit to Japan, Goyal highlighted the growing economic partnership between India and Japan. He described both countries as complementary economies, with Japan contributing advanced technology and business practices, while India offers a young workforce, large domestic market and manufacturing scale.
The Minister said India and Japan are working together as trusted partners, including discussions on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and concerns related to its misuse.
Focus on Manufacturing and Investment
Goyal said India’s domestic market and free trade agreements provide significant opportunities for Japanese companies to manufacture in India and access global markets.
He is leading a nearly 200-member business delegation to strengthen economic cooperation between the two countries.
The delegation includes representatives from sectors such as:
- Manufacturing
- Semiconductors
- Clean energy
- Steel
- Automobiles
- Financial services
- Healthcare
- Start-ups
The visit covers major Japanese cities including Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka.
