18 Sept 2025Bengaluru
18th Sep 2025 · Bengaluru

India-Japan Economy & Investment Forum

India-Japan Economy & Investment Forum — Nikkei's largest scale event in India

Past Event

Purpose of This Forum

India has surpassed China as the world's most populous country, with a young population averaging 28 years of age. Its GDP is projected to surpass those of Japan and Germany, attracting Japanese investments worth 5 trillion yen. Challenges include labor reforms, fostering SMEs, advancing clean energy, and leveraging population growth for economic expansion. In 2025, Nikkei hosted the "Japan-India Economic and Investment Forum" to promote bilateral growth and investment opportunities.

Key Facts About Nikkei

What is Nikkei and how expansive is their coverage and network

What is Nikkei
Japan's largest daily economic and business media company. Publisher of The Nikkei (1.3 million circulation).
Global Reach
Publishes Nikkei Asia, owns Financial Times; 37 global bureaus.
Digital Reach
Nikkei Online attracts over 41 million monthly unique browsers; Nikkei Asia garners over 6 million monthly page views.
Focus
Covers key industries — automotive, tech, finance, energy.
Influence
Trusted by executives, policymakers, and investors.

Recap: 18th Sep 2025, Bengaluru

Overall Details of the Forum

Date & Time
18th Sep 2025
Venue
Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru at Embassy ONE — 8, Bellary Rd, Dena Bank Colony, Ganganagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560032
Fee
Free of charge. (Pre-registration was required)
Language
English-Japanese (Simultaneous translation)
Organizer
Nikkei Inc. / Nikkei Group Asia Pte Ltd
Special Partner
Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)
Sponsored By
Imperial Auto Industries
Cooperated By
The Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Partnerships (AOTS), Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
Supported By
Embassy of India, Tokyo; Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry Bangalore (JCCIB); The Japan-India Association

Sessions and Speaker Details

Subject to change

14:00 – 14:25

Opening Session

Mrs. Geetanjali Vikram Kirloskar
Mrs. Geetanjali Vikram Kirloskar
Co-Chair – Japan Council, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII); Chairperson & Managing Director, Kirloskar Systems Private Limited
H.E. Mr. Keiichi Ono
H.E. Mr. Keiichi Ono
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to India, Embassy of Japan in India
Mr. Tadashi Maeda
Mr. Tadashi Maeda
Chairman of the Board of Directors, Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)
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Investment in India and Collaboration — remaining sessions not fully captured

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