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NIKKEI’S LARGEST SCALE EVENT IN INDIA



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Nikkei’s

Largest scale event in India

Ensuring comprehensive media coverage in Japan by leveraging Nikkei’s expansive media network, which will provide extensive coverage across the world through the Nikkei and Nikkei Asia.


Purpose of this forum

  • India has surpassed China as the world’s most populous country, with a young population averaging 28 years of age. Its GDP is projected to surpass those of Japan and Germany, attracting Japanese investments worth 5 trillion yen. Challenges include labor reforms, fostering SMEs, advancing clean energy, and leveraging population growth for economic expansion. In 2025, Nikkei will host the “Japan-India Economic and Investment Forum” to promote bilateral growth and investment opportunities.


Key facts about Nikkei

What is Nikkei and How Expansive Is Their Coverage and Network
  • Nikkei: Japan’s largest daily economic and business media company. Publisher of The Nikkei (1.3 Million circulation).
  • Global Reach: Publishes Nikkei Asia, Owns Financial Times; 37 global bureaus.
  • Digital Reach: Nikkei Online attracts over 41 million monthly unique browsers; Nikkei Asia garners over 6 million monthly page views. One of the three biggest digital media groups by paid subscription
  • Focus: Covers key industries (automotive, tech, finance, energy).
  • Influence: Trusted by executives, policymakers, and investors.



Past Event


February 2025, New Delhi Session

OVERALL DETAILS OF THE FORUM



Date & Time

Thursday, 18th September 2025 | 14:00 to 18:25
Registration Starts: 13:00 PM
Gate Opens: 13:30 PM


Venue

Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru at Embassy ONE,
8, Bellary Rd, Dena Bank Colony, Ganganagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560032


Other details

Fee: Free of charge. (Pre-registration is required)
Language: English-Japanese (Simultaneous translation)
Organized by: Nikkei Inc. / Nikkei Group Asia Pte Ltd
Special Partner: Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)
Sponsored by: Imperial Auto Industries
Cooperated by: The Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Partnerships (AOTS), Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
Supported by: Embassy of India, Tokyo, Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry Bangalore (JCCIB), THE JAPAN-INDIA ASSOCIATION.




September, 2025 | Bengaluru


SESSIONS AND SPEAKER DETAILS

Subject to Change

Speakers of

Opening Session- 14:00 to 14:25

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Mrs. Geetanjali Vikram Kirloskar

Co-Chair–Japan Council, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and
Chairperson & Managing Director, Kirloskar Systems Private Limited
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H.E. Mr. Keiichi Ono

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to India, Embassy of Japan in India
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Mr. Tadashi Maeda

Chairman of the Board of Directors, Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)

Speakers of

Investment in India and Collaboration with Startups – 14:25 to 15:05

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Mr. Toshihiko Kurihara

Chief Representative, JBIC Representative Office in New Delhi

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Mr. Krishna Kumar

Partner – INDIA JAPAN FUND, National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited (NIIFL)

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Mr. Takeshi Shinohara

Managing Director, Osaka Gas India
Executive Officer, Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.

Coffee Break (30 mins)

Speakers of

Future of Mobility – 15:35 to 16:25

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Mr. Narayan Devanathan

President & Chief Strategy Officer, South Asia, dentsu

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Mr. Tarun Lamba

Managing Director, Imperial Auto Industries

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Mr. Hiroshi Nakao

Managing Director, MOTO BUSINESS SERVICE INDIA Pvt. Ltd.
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Mr. Praveen Somani

Managing Director
Inland World Logistics Pvt Ltd

Speakers of

Healthcare Cooperation –
16:25 to 17:00

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Mr. Nobuaki Yahiro

Managing Director
Toyota Tsusho India Pvt. Ltd.

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Dr. Karthik Varada

Venture Capitalist, Beyond Next Ventures India

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Mr. Vikas Kaul

Co-Founder, Chief Product & Growth Officer, CarePal

Coffee Break (15 mins)

Speakers of

India-Japan Human Resource Exchange for the Next Generation –
17:15 to 18:05

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Mr. Rajkumar Sambandam

Chairman, NAVIS HR Group


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Mr. Hideyuki Aoki

Vice President, Infosys Limited


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Mr. Ramdas Baliga

Managing Director,
Toshiba Software India Pvt. Ltd.


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Mr. Tsubasa Shiraishi

CEO, Rakuten India Enterprise Private Limited



Speakers of

Closing Remarks – 18:05 to 18:25


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Mr. Rabindra Srikantan

Chairman, CII Karnataka State Council and Managing Director, ASM Technologies Ltd

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Dr. S. Selvakumar

Principal Secretary, Commerce and Industries Department, Government of Karnataka

Break – ( 10 mins )


Cocktail Networking starts at 18:30


Special Partner

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Sponsored by

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Cooperated by

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Supported by

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If you are a company and would like to attend the upcoming forum on the 18th of Sep, 2025. Please apply from here and fill in your details. Upon reviewing your company’s details, we will get back to you on your application status. There are no fees for attending the forum but your application must be approved.

Application Deadline: Friday, September 12, 2025

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