India and Japan have expanded strategic cooperation across AI, semiconductors, clean energy and supply chains, with both nations targeting stronger investments and deeper technology collaboration.
India and Japan have strengthened their strategic partnership with a new push in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, clean energy and supply chain resilience following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
At the India-Japan Annual Summit in New Delhi, the two leaders outlined a roadmap aimed at increasing bilateral investment and technology cooperation. Modi said India and Japan are targeting ¥10 trillion ($69 billion) in Japanese investments into India over the next decade.
“Our goal is clear, to attract 10 trillion yen in investment from Japan to India and double the number of Japanese companies operating in India,” Modi said.
The two nations also signed agreements covering AI collaboration, energy security, financial cooperation and next-generation mobility. Semiconductors, critical minerals, quantum technologies and ICT were identified as priority sectors for deeper engagement.
A key outcome was the launch of the India-Japan Bio-gas Initiative, which aims to establish 1,000 biogas and organic fertiliser plants across India.
The summit also witnessed strong business momentum, with over 150 Japanese companies participating and around 120 cooperation agreements expected across AI, clean energy and manufacturing. Bilateral trade between India and Japan crossed $27 billion in FY26, reflecting steadily growing economic ties.
