PM meets Japanese delegation to discuss cooperation in manufacturing

05 Aug 2024 CW Team

In a post on X, Modi shared, "Pleased to meet the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Japan, Nukaga Fukushiro, accompanying MPs, and the business delegation. As two democracies and trusted partners with shared interests, we remain committed to deepening our Special Strategic and Global Partnership, including by promoting parliamentary exchanges, investments, skilling, and mobility."

The meeting emphasised the strong India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership, focusing on areas of mutual interest and cooperation, including people-to-people exchanges and parliamentary interactions, according to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).

Both sides expressed satisfaction with the progress on the current target of 5 trillion Japanese yen in investments set between India and Japan for 2022-27. They also discussed ways to further strengthen business and economic ties beyond 2027. The discussions included cooperation in traditional manufacturing (monozukuri) and modern sectors like semiconductors, EVs, and green and clean energy. The importance of the successful and timely completion of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail project was also highlighted.

Nukaga proposed that India and Japan collaborate to train the NextGen workforce in various trades, including training in Japanese language, culture, and work practices, emphasizing the role of the private sector in these initiatives. He noted that these trained individuals would serve as a bridge between the two countries in the future. Modi emphasised the growing business environment and reforms in India aimed at attracting more investment and technology from Japan. He assured the delegation of the government's full support for these efforts.

During their visit, Fukushiro also met with Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. Birla welcomed the delegation warmly and highlighted the Indian Parliament's commitment to women empowerment, mentioning the passage of important bills such as the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam in the first session of the new Parliament House. He also spoke about India's economic progress and its advancements in various fields.

(Source: ET)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with a Japanese delegation, including members of Parliament and business leaders, to explore ways to enhance cooperation in both traditional manufacturing and modern sectors such as semiconductors, electric vehicles (EVs), and green and clean energy. The delegation was led by Nukaga Fukushiro, Speaker of the House of Representatives of Japan. In a post on X, Modi shared, Pleased to meet the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Japan, Nukaga Fukushiro, accompanying MPs, and the business delegation. As two democracies and trusted partners with shared interests, we remain committed to deepening our Special Strategic and Global Partnership, including by promoting parliamentary exchanges, investments, skilling, and mobility. The meeting emphasised the strong India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership, focusing on areas of mutual interest and cooperation, including people-to-people exchanges and parliamentary interactions, according to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). Both sides expressed satisfaction with the progress on the current target of 5 trillion Japanese yen in investments set between India and Japan for 2022-27. They also discussed ways to further strengthen business and economic ties beyond 2027. The discussions included cooperation in traditional manufacturing (monozukuri) and modern sectors like semiconductors, EVs, and green and clean energy. The importance of the successful and timely completion of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail project was also highlighted. Nukaga proposed that India and Japan collaborate to train the NextGen workforce in various trades, including training in Japanese language, culture, and work practices, emphasizing the role of the private sector in these initiatives. He noted that these trained individuals would serve as a bridge between the two countries in the future. Modi emphasised the growing business environment and reforms in India aimed at attracting more investment and technology from Japan. He assured the delegation of the government's full support for these efforts. During their visit, Fukushiro also met with Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. Birla welcomed the delegation warmly and highlighted the Indian Parliament's commitment to women empowerment, mentioning the passage of important bills such as the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam in the first session of the new Parliament House. He also spoke about India's economic progress and its advancements in various fields. (Source: ET)

Infrastructure Urban

10 Mar 2026

ABB to Invest Rs 6.25 Billion to Expand India Manufacturing

ABB recently announced plans to invest approximately Rs 6.25 billion ($75 million) in India during 2026 to expand its manufacturing footprint and research and development capabilities. The investment follows more than $35 million spent in 2025 and reflects the company’s continued focus on strengthening its ‘local-for-local’ strategy in the country.The investment will support ABB’s Electrification, Motion and Automation businesses and expand manufacturing capacity for infrastructure sectors such as renewable energy, metro rail, data centres and industrial applications. Approximately 300..

Equipment

10 Mar 2026

Six WOLFF Cranes Handle 60,000 m³ Concrete for German Hospital

Six WOLFF tower cranes are playing a key role in constructing a new hospital complex in Memmingen, Germany, supporting large-scale material handling for the project. The facility is being built on a 7.7-hectare site and will feature six floors, around 480 beds and a gross floor area exceeding 75,000 sq m.Building shell works began recently in February 2025. One WOLFF 6531.12 Cross crane supported early site preparation before being dismantled in autumn 2025, while five remaining cranes continue operations. Over an average deployment period of 16 months, the cranes are expected to move approxim..

Equipment

10 Mar 2026

REC Funds Rs 115.6 Million CSR Support for Bihar Eye Hospital

REC recently committed Rs 115.6 million under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme for the procurement of clinical and non-clinical equipment at Sankara Eye Hospital in Saharsa, Bihar. The initiative aims to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and improve access to specialised eye care services in the region.A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was recently signed between Pradeep Fellows, Executive Director (CSR), REC Limited, and Wg Cdr V. Shankar (Retd), Trustee and Executive Director of Sankara Eye Hospital, at the REC office in the SCOPE Complex, New Delhi.The support is expecte..