India and Japan are set to deepen cooperation in semiconductors, electronics and other key industries. MoUs are expected during India’s ongoing business mission to Japan, with more partnerships likely to follow.

India and Japan are looking to expand cooperation in semiconductors and electronics as a major Indian business delegation visits Japan this week. Several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) are expected during the visit, according to Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) Director General Jyoti Vij.


Vij said high-technology sectors will be an important part of the discussions as both countries explore areas where they can build stronger business partnerships.


Vij told ANI that, “High-technology areas such as semiconductors and electronics are key domains where both nations can build greater strength and expand mutual cooperation”.

The delegation, led by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, is visiting Japan from August 24 to 27. It includes more than 200 business leaders and industry representatives, making it India’s largest-ever business delegation to Japan.


Key focus areas include:



Semiconductors and electronics

Manufacturing and automotive

Clean energy and steel

Financial services and healthcare

Startups and technology


The four-day mission will cover Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka. The delegation is expected to conduct more than 200 business-to-business meetings, along with networking sessions and around 15 site visits.


Vij said some MoUs have already been finalized, while additional agreements could be announced during or after the visit.


She says, “By the time this mission concludes, you will definitely see MoU signings. Some MoUs have already been finalized, and more may emerge during and after the visit”.


The site visits are also expected to give Indian companies a closer look at Japanese manufacturing capabilities, technologies and innovation centers. These interactions could help businesses identify opportunities for technology partnerships and investment.


The mission also includes several Indian startups. Their participation is aimed at helping them understand Japan’s innovation ecosystem and explore potential partnerships with Japanese companies.


Vij said the startup participation could open new opportunities as Indian and Japanese businesses look for areas of mutual interest.


Alongside business meetings, Goyal is scheduled to meet senior Japanese CEOs and industry leaders. The discussions will focus on strengthening bilateral engagement and understanding the priorities of Japanese businesses.


Vij says, “The objective is to understand how engagement can be deepened further and to address their specific priorities and perspectives”.


The visit comes as India and Japan seek to expand trade and investment ties under their Special Strategic and Global Partnership. The focus on semiconductors, electronics and advanced manufacturing also reflects the growing importance of technology and supply-chain cooperation between the two countries.