In a major boost to Uttar Pradesh’s industrial landscape, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s ongoing visit to Japan yielded significant results right on the first day. Key agreements worth nearly ₹11,000 crore were inked with prominent Japanese firms, signaling a new era of economic collaboration.
The Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed with industry giants including Kubota Corporation, Minda Corporation, Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, Nagase & Co. Ltd., Seiko Advance, O&O Group, Fuji Japanese JV, and Fujisilvertec Concrete Pvt. Ltd. These pacts span diverse sectors such as agricultural machinery, industrial equipment, water and environmental infrastructure, automotive, electronics, industrial printing, hospitality, and real estate.
Kubota Corporation, a Osaka-headquartered multinational founded in 1890, leads globally in farm and construction machinery. Renowned for tractors, harvesters, engines, and advanced water management solutions like pipes, pumps, and treatment systems, Kubota is expanding in India through its partnership with Escorts Kubota Limited, focusing on farm mechanization.
Minda Corporation, part of the Spark Minda Group, excels in automotive components including mechatronics, wiring harnesses, plastic interiors, sensors, and EV solutions. Complementing this, Japan Aviation Electronics (JAE) specializes in high-tech connectors and interfaces for automotive and aerospace applications.
Nagase & Co. Ltd., a diversified trading powerhouse, operates in chemicals, advanced materials, mobility, and electronics. Seiko Advance brings expertise in high-performance screen printing inks and coatings used in automotive decals, industrial graphics, electronics panels, glass printing, and consumer appliances.
The O&O Group’s commitment to hospitality and real estate further diversifies these investments. These deals are poised to enhance manufacturing capabilities, foster technological transfers, and create thousands of jobs in Uttar Pradesh. As India-Japan ties strengthen, this visit underscores UP’s emergence as a prime investment destination, promising sustained economic growth and innovation-driven development.