CHANDIGARH, Oct 27 — A high-level Japanese business delegation met Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan on Monday, expressing strong interest in investing across multiple sectors as Japan looks to deepen its economic engagement with the state.
The delegation, led by Shintaro Hachiga, CEO, and Takamasa Suji, COO of Japan’s Fit Founder Co. Ltd., conveyed their willingness to partner in Punjab’s emerging industrial ecosystem. According to officials, the meeting reflects a growing global confidence in Punjab’s new industrial policies and its efforts to create a transparent investment environment.
Sandhwan said that Punjab, long recognized as an agrarian state, is witnessing a structural shift toward manufacturing and industrial development. “We are committed to creating a system that is transparent, time-bound, and responsive,” he told the delegation. “Our single-window Invest Punjab platform ensures that all necessary approvals are granted within 45 days.”
He also mentioned that the state’s Progressive Punjab Investors’ Summit has become a key forum for domestic and international businesses to engage directly with the government.
Officials described the visit as part of a wider trend of foreign companies exploring Punjab for its strategic location and pro-industry policies. The state government said that continued international interest, particularly from Japan, could drive fresh employment and accelerate economic growth.
“This marks the beginning of a new phase of global partnerships for Punjab,” Sandhwan said, adding that the government aims to make the state a preferred destination for investors seeking stability and efficiency.
