Japanese Companies Show Deep Interest In Punjab At CM Mann’s Osaka Business Roadshow

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann drew strong investor interest during a business roadshow in Osaka on the fourth day of the Japan tour. Representatives from several major Japanese companies attended, with many exploring possibilities to invest in Punjab’s industries. The event underscored growing collaboration between Punjab and Japan, while highlighting Punjab’s push to attract global capital and create fresh employment opportunities for youth.

Mann described the response from Japanese industry as a clear signal of confidence in Punjab’s investment climate. He said the state now offers a stable, predictable and transparent environment for businesses that value quick decisions and reliable governance. According to Mann, Punjab wants long-term partnerships rather than short-term gains, with investors treated as key partners in the state’s growth journey.

Punjab investment focus and Japan visit roadshow highlights

Linking the Osaka discussions to broader India–Japan ties, Mann said the partnership of leading Japanese companies reflects strong backing for deeper economic engagement between the two countries. He stressed that global investors are noticing Punjab’s progressive industrial policies, integrated single-window system and investment-ready projects. Mann said the state government’s central objective is to generate quality jobs for youth while building a secure, dependable setting for investors.

Recalling years of cooperation with Japanese firms, Mann pointed out that Punjab already hosts investments from several well-known Japanese companies, and that these links are steadily expanding. He said Punjab has emerged as one of the world’s preferred investment destinations due to investor-friendly reforms. Mann highlighted the state’s location near the national capital, good highway and rail connectivity to major ports, strong industrial clusters, uninterrupted power supply, skilled human resources and a supportive policy framework.

Punjab investment policies, infrastructure and single-window reforms

The Chief Minister outlined the governance and regulatory changes introduced to simplify doing business in Punjab. He highlighted the Fast-Track Punjab Single-Window System, which currently offers more than 173 G2B services. The system supports auto-deemed approvals, PAN-based business identifiers and time-bound clearances through amendments to the Punjab Right-to-Business Act, giving investors clarity and faster permissions.

Mann said these reforms are matched by major improvements in industrial infrastructure. Through Invest Punjab, the state has already secured grounded investment worth over ₹1.4 lakh crore across multiple sectors. Mann reiterated a commitment to policy stability, efficient decision-making and a governance structure that respects investors’ time and trust, aiming to keep Punjab the preferred choice for global industry.

Punjab investment partnerships, policy and Japan visit meetings

Mann said Punjab’s approach to investment is based on partnership with industry, not one-sided decision-making. The government works closely with businesses, listens to their concerns and focuses on acting as a catalyst for growth. According to Mann, sustainable industrial expansion is possible only when the government and industry function as equal partners with shared responsibilities and clear communication.

Explaining how this thinking shaped policy, Mann said Punjab’s new industrial policy introduced in 2022 followed extensive consultations with industry leaders and stakeholders. The policy was framed to directly address sector needs and expectations. The state has also formed 24 sectoral committees headed by industry leaders to draft and refine sector-specific policies, ensuring regular feedback from the ground.

Mann said such initiatives are opening new opportunities for Punjab in northern India by highlighting successful projects and the state’s long-term economic vision. He invited potential partners to join Punjab’s planned growth path up to 2035. During the Osaka visit, Mann also met Air Water Inc. to discuss cooperation in industrial gases and engineering equipment, exploring fresh projects with Japanese technology and expertise.

The Chief Minister’s schedule in Osaka also included official talks with the Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry to examine partnerships in trade, technology and SME cooperation. Mann met Tokushima Auction Market and Global Venture Company Limited on modernising agricultural markets and strengthening supply-chain partnerships. Senior Japanese dignitaries attended the Osaka Business Roadshow and reception, including the Director General and Deputy Director General of JETRO, officials from the Department of Commerce, Industry and Labor of the Osaka Prefectural Government, and the Director General of the International Affairs Division of METI Kansai.

Looking ahead, Mann invited Japanese investors to join the Progressive Punjab Investor Summit 2026, scheduled from March 13 to 15, 2026 at the Indian School of Business, Mohali. He said the summit will showcase Punjab’s progress, offer a platform for leading industrial players and present new collaboration opportunities. Mann expressed confidence that strong Japanese participation will further support Punjab’s industrial development and deepen economic ties with Japan.