Aichi Steel to Expand Punjab Ties With Rs 5 Billion Investment

10 Dec 2025 CW Team

Japanese steel major Aichi Steel has agreed to expand its partnership with Vardhman Special Steels in Punjab through a proposed investment of Rs 5 billion, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced on Thursday. The development follows the signing of an MoU between the two companies during the CM’s visit to Aichi Steel on the third day of his Japan tour.

Calling it a “red-letter day” for Punjab, Mann said Aichi Steel Corporation — widely recognised as the steel arm of Toyota — has committed to strengthening its role in the state’s industrial growth. The company currently holds a 24.9 per cent stake in Vardhman Special Steels and serves as a key technology partner, signalling a deepening Indo-Japan industrial partnership in Punjab.

The Chief Minister said the Japanese firm will evaluate its future manufacturing operations in the state, including conducting a feasibility study for the proposed Rs 5-billion investment. Mann assured full government support to further the collaboration and emphasised Punjab’s commitment to helping existing Japanese investors scale their operations.

He added that advanced technical cooperation from Aichi Steel, combined with the Vardhman Group’s expertise, would usher in a new phase of industrial development in the state.

Mann also invited Aichi Steel’s leadership to attend the Progressive Punjab Investors’ Summit 2026, to be held from 13–15 March at the Indian School of Business, Mohali. He said the summit would showcase Punjab’s progress and offer fresh opportunities for collaboration, expressing optimism that Japanese participation would be strong.

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