Chennai
Tamil Nadu has opened a dedicated investment facilitation desk in Osaka, stepping up efforts to court Japanese investors with a blend of cultural diplomacy and industrial outreach at the World Expo 2025.
The “Japan Desk,” launched by the state-run investment promotion agency Guidance, is aimed at deepening bilateral trade, investment and institutional ties with Japan—home to over 580 companies already operating in Tamil Nadu. The move follows similar international desks launched in Vietnam and Taiwan as part of the state’s aggressive global investor outreach.
At the inauguration of Tamil Nadu’s pavilion at the Expo, Industries Minister T.R.B. Rajaa said the Osaka desk would serve as a strategic link for both existing and new investors. “We’ve converted 100% of the MoUs signed during our Japan visit last year, under the leadership of our Chief Minister,” he said, highlighting the state’s record of follow-through on investment promises.
The pavilion, part of India’s broader national presence at the Expo, showcases Tamil Nadu’s manufacturing depth, policy stability, and export infrastructure—while also offering a visual celebration of its cultural heritage through performances of Parai, Silambam and Bharatanatyam. “This pavilion is not just a policy pitch—it’s a celebration of our ancient soul and modern industrial ambition,” Rajaa said.
The visit, which included meetings with Osaka’s Vice Governor, officials from JETRO and Indian diplomats, is expected to further cooperation with Japanese prefectures such as Ehime and Hiroshima, with whom Tamil Nadu already has MoUs.
The outreach comes as Tamil Nadu seeks to consolidate its status as India’s manufacturing and innovation hub in sectors such as electronics, green mobility and renewables. “This trip reflects the Chief Minister’s directive to move with speed and boldness as we script Tamil Nadu’s next industrial chapter,” Rajaa said.
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