The Japanese delegation is expected to visit Assam, where the focus is likely to be on investment opportunities, industrial cooperation and supply chain partnerships, the report said.
If confirmed, the trip would be Takaichi’s first visit to India since taking office in October 2025.
Top Japanese execs to be part of delegation
The report said the delegation may include automaker Suzuki Motor, trading house Itochu and Toyota Motor trading arm Toyota Tsusho, adding that some of them were planning to sign business deals.
The proposed visit comes as India and Japan seek to expand cooperation in manufacturing, infrastructure, critical technologies and regional connectivity. Japan is already among the largest investors in India, with companies such as Suzuki playing a key role in the country’s automobile sector.
Japan’s investment in India’s Northeast
Japan has emerged as a key development partner for the Northeast. In 2017, the India-Japan Act East Forum was launched to promote connectivity, infrastructure and socio-economic projects in the region.
Tokyo has helped finance several road, bridge and water-supply projects across the Northeast through concessional loans and technical assistance.
According to the Nikkei Asia report, as many as 59 Japanese corporate offices were in Assam, primarily in finance and insurance, as of 2024.
Official confirmation of Takaichi’s visit is awaited from both countries.
