Osaka Roadshow: Punjab’s CM Mann Captivates Japanese Industry
Leading companies show strong intent to invest in Punjab on Day 4 of Japan visit
Osaka/Chandigarh, 5 December 2025
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann received an overwhelming response at the high-profile Punjab Investment Roadshow held in Osaka today, with top-tier Japanese companies actively participating and expressing keen interest in investing in the state.
Addressing a packed hall of business leaders, CM Mann said: “The presence of Japan’s industrial giants here today is proof that Punjab is now seen as a stable, progressive and investor-friendly destination. Our single-window FastTrack Punjab system, policy stability, skilled workforce, world-class infrastructure and uninterrupted power supply are turning heads globally.”
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Why Japanese Investors Are Excited About Punjab
- Strategic location with seamless connectivity to NCR & major ports
- ₹1.4 lakh crore+ of on-ground investments already facilitated via Invest Punjab
- 173+ G2B services with auto-deemed approvals & PAN-based identifiers
- Progressive 2022 Industrial Policy shaped with industry inputs
- 24 industry-led sectoral committees for tailor-made policies
- Time-bound approvals under amended Punjab Right to Business Act
CM Mann emphasised: “My vision is simple: Policy stability, speed in decisions, and a government that works as a partner, not a hurdle. We want Japanese companies to see Punjab not just as a market, but as their most trusted manufacturing and innovation base in India.”
Key Engagements in Osaka Today
- One-on-one meeting with Air Water Inc. on industrial gases & engineering solutions
- Interaction with Osaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OCCI) for trade, tech & SME collaboration
- Discussions with Tokushima Auction Market & Global Venture Co. Ltd. on agri-market modernisation and supply-chain partnerships
The roadshow was graced by senior dignitaries including:
- Director General, JETRO
- Deputy Director General, Osaka Prefectural Government
- Director General, International Affairs, METI Kansai
Special Invitation
CM Bhagwant Mann extended a personal invitation to all Japanese companies to participate in the Progressive Punjab Investors’ Summit 2026 (13–15 March 2026) at Indian School of Business, Mohali. “This will be the biggest platform to witness Punjab’s transformation and forge long-term partnerships,” he added.
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With Japan already home to several successful Punjab-based units, today’s roadshow has opened the door wide for the next wave of Japanese investment in the state.
Punjab is ready. Japan is watching. The future begins now.
