The India–Japan economic relationship is entering a new phase.
With the India–Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement in place since 2011, the focus is now shifting from facilitating trade to building deeper industrial and supply-chain partnerships. The 16th India–Japan Annual Summit in July 2026 reinforced the growing industrial partnership between the two countries. With collaboration expanding across semiconductors, electronics, automobiles, electric vehicles, precision engineering and machinery, India is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for Japanese investment.
But attracting manufacturers is only half the story. The bigger question is, "What kind of ecosystems will help them succeed once they arrive?" Today's manufacturers aren't just evaluating locations. They're looking for ecosystems that reduce complexity and accelerate growth.
That means access to:
Over the past two decades, Mahindra has developed integrated industrial ecosystems across India, giving manufacturers the flexibility to choose locations aligned with their business needs.
A strong example is Origins by Mahindra, Chennai, developed as a 60:40 partnership with Sumitomo Corporation. By combining Japanese business understanding with Indian execution capabilities, it has already become home to 9 Japanese companies and counting as they establish their manufacturing footprint in India. Within commuting distance from Chennai, Origins Chennai is the preferred location to set up, with Phase 2A land plots available for immediate handover and further Phase 2B expansion announced last month.
As India's only industrial park with direct investment from Japan and permanent Japanese dispatchers stationed on-site, same-language support and on-ground assistance from setup to operations, Origins offers Japanese manufacturers the support they need to navigate their India journey with greater ease.
Today, Mahindra World City, Chennai and Origins by Mahindra, Chennai host a thriving ecosystem and growing community of Japanese manufacturers across automotive, engineering, electronics and industrial products, reflecting increasing confidence in India's manufacturing story.
As Japanese companies expand in India, choosing the right ecosystem is key. With evolving supply chains, manufacturers need more than infrastructure, they need connectivity, talent and operational readiness.
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