Boosting Bilateral Business: New Japanese Industrial Park and Clean Mobility Policy in Bengaluru
Key Ideas
- A new Japanese Industrial Park will be established in Tumakuru, Karnataka, to cater to the increasing demand from Japanese companies investing in Bengaluru.
- The Government of Karnataka will introduce a new clean mobility policy that supports electric vehicles, hydrogen, and hybrid vehicles.
- Japan plans to invest 5 trillion Yen in India over the next five years, with a focus on boosting bilateral business collaborations.
- The Global Investors Meet will prioritize the growth of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Karnataka and Japan, aiming to accelerate cooperation between the two nations.
During the India Japan Business Summit (IJBS), Gunjan Krishna, Commissioner of Industrial Development and CEO of Invest Karnataka Forum, announced the establishment of a new Japanese Industrial Park in Tumakuru, Karnataka, to meet the rising demand from Japanese companies investing in Bengaluru. This development aims to enhance bilateral business collaborations between India and Japan. Additionally, the Karnataka government will soon introduce a new clean mobility policy that not only supports electric vehicles (EVs) but also promotes hydrogen and hybrid vehicles. Nakane Tsutomu, Consul General of Japan in Bengaluru, revealed Japan's plan to invest 5 trillion Yen in India over the next five years, emphasizing the focus on strengthening bilateral business relationships. The upcoming Global Investors Meet will concentrate on fostering the growth of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Karnataka and Japan, with the goal of accelerating cooperation between the two nations. The summit also included panel discussions on reimagining growth with Japan and addressing challenges and solutions to enhance cooperation between SMEs in both countries.