Japanese Investment Turns Gurugram into Global Industrial Hub, Haryana CM to Visit Japan from October 5–11

Chandigarh, October 1 — Haryana’s Industries and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh said that Japanese investment has transformed Gurugram into a global industrial hub, giving the city a new international identity. He recalled that since the establishment of Maruti in the 1980s, Gurugram has grown into a major center for automobile manufacturing, auto components, electronics, electricals, software, hardware, and the thriving Cyber City. Today, nearly one-third of Japan’s total investment in India flows into Haryana, highlighting the state’s strong industrial potential and investor appeal.

The minister noted that more than 600 Japanese companies are currently active in Gurugram, creating significant employment and driving technological advancement in the region. He announced that Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini will lead a high-level delegation to Japan from October 5 to 11, where he will meet Japanese investors and showcase Haryana’s investment opportunities. The Chief Minister will also visit the Haryana pavilion at a global investor exhibition in Japan to invite businesses to expand operations in the state.

Rao Narbir Singh further highlighted that after the 2020 Japan visit of former CM Manohar Lal, the India-Japan Fast Track Mechanism was established to make Haryana a more attractive and investor-friendly destination for Japanese companies. He added that Japanese firms have been active contributors to Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat, playing a crucial role in Haryana’s economic growth and industrial expansion.

New Industrial Model Township for Japanese Investors
The minister revealed that as part of Haryana’s 2025–26 budget, the government has announced the development of 10 new industrial model townships, five of which have already received approval. Over the next five years, the state aims to complete all of them, including one township to be developed exclusively with Japanese collaboration. This project is expected to further strengthen Haryana’s global industrial profile.

Singh stressed that the initiative not only creates attractive opportunities for investors but also opens new avenues for job creation, technical training, and industrial development for the state’s youth. He expressed confidence that the Chief Minister’s Japan visit would elevate Haryana’s standing on the global investment map and accelerate its industrial and economic growth.