Japanese Business Delegation Explores India: A Multifaceted Mission of Growth and Collaboration

NEW DELHI: A delegation of 12 Japanese companies, led by the Japan Management Consultants Association and Indobox Inc., embarked on an 8-day business trip to India. The delegation visited New Delhi and NCR, Hyderabad, and Mumbai, aiming to assess the business and lifestyle environment in these regions to make informed investment decisions. Almost all companies were represented by their top executives, including managing directors, presidents, and CEOs.

Kenta Tani, who represented the Japan Management Consultants Association (JMCA), stated that the delegation was inspired by the success of a similar visit to India in March earlier that year, which brought 20 Japanese companies to India. During that earlier visit, the participating companies were from diverse fields, including agriculture and farming, nurseries, auto components, and e-commerce.

“This time, we also brought the top management of Japanese companies. The participant companies showcased diverse specializations across various industries, including semiconductor manufacturing, logistics services, and financial accountancy. They also focused on residential property construction and management, document storage, and shredding services. Business consulting for medical practitioners and tax-saving strategies were also highlighted, along with retail real estate rental and computer system development,” Kenta Tani told Asian Community News (ACN) Network.

Founded in 1942, JMAC is Japan’s oldest, and remains one of its largest management consulting firms, with just over 300 management consulting professionals in Japan alone.

The list of companies also included firms involved in international business development between Japan and India, as well as travel agency services, reflecting a multifaceted business landscape. The delegation’s travel requirements were managed by Kinki Nippon Tourist Co., Ltd.

Daisuke Tanji, Founder and CEO of Indobox Inc., described the visit as highly successful. He noted that its success encouraged them to plan another delegation in November with a new set of companies. “Two of the participating companies this time were part of the previous delegation as well. This time, we visited Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, and Mumbai.”

The participant companies spanned a wide range of industries, reflecting Japan’s industrial diversity. KATOH Co., Ltd. focused on semiconductor and electronic device manufacturing. SANWA SUPPLY INC. specialized in planning, manufacturing, and selling computer supplies. DAISIN provided logistics services, including storage and transportation, showcasing expertise in supply chain management. LR OGAWA operated as an accountancy office, offering financial services and consulting. HOME Sangyo Co., Ltd. engaged in the construction, sales, leasing, and management of residential properties, contributing to the real estate sector.

Keepex Co., Ltd. offered document storage, shredding services, and logistics outsourcing, emphasizing information management and security. Japan Business Art Inc. provided consulting services for independent medical practitioners, highlighting a niche in healthcare consulting. CONPASS operated as an entertainment agency, focusing on talent management and promotion.

Mother & Company Inc. specialized in tax-saving strategies, assisting clients with financial planning. ABC TENPO Inc. dealt with retail real estate rental, while COMPUTER SYSTEM focused on the design and development of computer systems, particularly in nearshore services. KOGA ALL Co., Ltd. specialized in steel plates, showcasing expertise in materials and manufacturing.

The Japan Management Consultants Association represented a collective of small and medium-sized enterprises, while Indobox Inc. facilitated business relations between Japan and India, showcasing a focus on international business development. Kinki Nippon Tourist Co., Ltd. operated as a travel agency, managing the delegation’s itinerary. This diverse array of companies illustrated the multifaceted nature of the industries represented.

The delegation included representatives from various esteemed companies. Nobuo Katoh served as the President of KATOH Co., Ltd., while Tetsuya Yamada held the position of Chairman at SANWA SUPPLY INC. Shuta Yamanaka was the President of DAISIN, and Noboru Saeki served as the President of LR OGAWA. Yojiro Hayashi led HOME Sangyo Co., Ltd. as its President, and Susumu Saito was the President of Keepex Co., Ltd. Kyozo Koge and Yusaku Akutsu were the Presidents of Japan Business Art Inc., and Ryo Aoki led CONPASS as its President.

Kentaro Kawana served as the President of Mother & Company Inc., while Kyoichi Doi held the same position at ABC TENPO Inc. Hironari Otsuka was the Managing Director of COMPUTER SYSTEM, and Teruhide Furuhata served as the Vice President of KOGA ALL Co., Ltd., with Naomi Mukosaka as the President’s Office Manager.

Finally, Shinichi Kobayashi and Yuka Nakajima from Kinki Nippon Tourist Co., Ltd. were instrumental in organizing the travel arrangements for the delegation.

This visit highlighted the growing interest of Japanese companies in the Indian market and set the stage for future collaborations across a wide range of industries.