Punjab News: Mann said Punjab aims to wilt a hub for modern technology, global partnerships and industry advancement. The focus is on wide manufacturing, mobility solutions, electronics development, supplies processing upgradation, renewable energy transition and global services expansion for long term growth.
Why Is Japan Considered A Trusted Partner?
The Chief Minister stated that Punjab and Japan share values like trust, willpower and long term commitment. He invited Japanese companies to join Punjab’s next industrial transformation phase, highlighting their once existing merchantry conviction in the state.
Which Japanese Companies Once Operate In Punjab?
Mann mentioned that top companies including Mazda, Sumitomo, SML Isuzu, Yanmar, Aichi Steel and Gunma Seiko work in automotive and manufacturing. Toppan and Oji Holdings lead packaging, Kansai Nerolac and Nissan Chemical are prominent in paints, Uniqlo in retail, while Mitsui And Company invests in renewable energy.
How Is Punjab Supporting Global Investors?
He said Invest Punjab has ripened a Unified Regulatory Model that brings multiple departments under one system. This makes investment procedures simpler, faster and increasingly transparent, encouraging foreign companies including those from Japan to expand operations in Punjab.
How Is This Linked With 2026 Investor Summit?
The virtual meeting included Japanese Embassy officials, JETRO, JCCII and over twenty five leading corporations such as Panasonic, Toyota, Nippon and NEC. It worked part of preparations for the 6th Progressive Punjab Investor Summit scheduled from 13 to 15 March 2026 at ISB Mohali.
Why Punjab Is Ranked Best For Merchantry Reforms?
The CM shared that Punjab secured first place nationally in the 2024 Merchantry Reform Action Plan rankings. He said this reflects the state government’s transferral to improving ease of doing business, ensuring transparency and delivering efficient governance for investors.What
Vision Did Mann Present For Punjab’s Growth?
He said Punjab is known for resilience, nonflexible work, enterprise and polity support. The government aims to create job opportunities for youth and provide companies a stable merchantry environment. He urged Japanese companies to expand participation in Punjab's industrial future.

