Japan & India
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International
Japan: Japan deepened its strategic partnership with India in science and technology, exchanging agreements in quantum science and medical devices. Japan's advanced technological capabilities and innovation hubs are expected to contribute significantly to joint research and development.
India: India strengthened its cooperation with Japan in science, technology, and innovation, particularly in quantum science and health research, through new agreements and discussions on joint initiatives. This collaboration is expected to accelerate innovation and create opportunities for industrial partnerships.
May 06, 2026 · 20 articles
Domestic
Japan: Japan has been overtaken by India as the world's fourth largest economy, indicating a shift in global economic power.
India: India has become the fourth largest economy in the world, surpassing Japan, and is projected to become the third largest within 2.5-3 years. This indicates strong economic growth and a favorable geopolitical environment.
May 24, 2025 · 7 articles
Business
Japan: Japan attracted $246 million in gold ETF inflows during April.
India: India recorded positive gold ETF flows for the 11th consecutive month, attracting $297 million in April.
May 09, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Japan: Japan is part of the North-East Asia region, which saw increased demand for Indian products.
India: India's merchandise exports showed significant geographic and product diversification in 2025-26, reaching $441.78 billion, indicating a more resilient global trade strategy.
May 17, 2026 · 9 articles
International
Japan: Japan reported higher output levels, attributed to companies speeding up production due to concerns of greater supply chain disruption, despite rising input costs.
India: India is facing an acute cooking gas shortage due to the conflict, leading to increased domestic LPG production and efforts to secure alternative imports.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
Business
Japan: Japan committed $20 million to the grant window of the Critical Minerals-to-Manufacturing Financing Partnership Facility, supporting early project work.
India: The Asian Development Bank is already supporting battery manufacturing and recycling in India as part of its broader strategy.
May 03, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
Japan: Japan is noted as a key market where Apple Inc.'s iPhone 16 performed strongly and Samsung Electronics posted gains.
India: India is mentioned as a key market where Apple Inc.'s iPhone 16 continued to perform strongly and Vivo showed strong offline performance.
Jan 12, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Japan: Japan's stockpiles are at an at least 10-year seasonal low, down 50% since the war began, indicating significant vulnerability.
India: India is suffering liquefied petroleum gas shortages, and its stockpiles are at an at least 10-year seasonal low, down 10% since the war began.
May 09, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Japan: Japan is mentioned as a major trading partner with whom the United States has experienced setbacks in trade negotiations, indicating it could be among the countries facing new tariffs.
India: A trade deal expected with India has failed to materialize, indicating it could be among the countries facing new tariffs from the United States.
Jul 05, 2025 · 7 articles
Business
Japan: Japan's market saw revenue more than double for APR Co., Ltd., supported by an omnichannel approach.
India: APR Co., Ltd. secured a strategic partnership with Nykaa to penetrate the Indian market.
May 07, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Japan: Japan's prime minister requested help from the Iranian president to allow a Japanese tanker to cross the Strait of Hormuz, indicating its reliance on the strait for trade and its diplomatic engagement to ensure safe passage.
India: India condemned an attack on one of its cargo vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting the broader impact of the conflict on international shipping and trade.
May 14, 2026 · 10 articles
Business
Japan: Japan is mentioned as one of the global markets showing increased demand for Indian exports.
India: India's services and manufacturing sectors showed strong growth in April, with the services PMI reaching a five-month high and manufacturing PMI also increasing, indicating overall economic resilience despite external pressures.
Apr 23, 2026 · 40 articles
Domestic
Japan: Japan is mentioned as a country that has raised petrol and diesel prices by up to 30% since the start of the West Asia conflict, contrasting with India's approach.
India: India's government is facing a political decision regarding fuel price hikes to alleviate the financial burden on OMCs, while also absorbing a significant cost through excise duty reductions to insulate consumers from global energy shocks.
May 10, 2026 · 8 articles
International
Japan: India has signed critical minerals agreements with Japan.
India: India is actively seeking to diversify its critical mineral supply chains to reduce dependence on China and support its energy transition and infrastructure development. This agreement with Russia is a significant step in that direction.
May 12, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
Japan: Japan is mentioned as one of the other leading markets for Nestlé — KitKat, now surpassed by India.
India: India has become the largest global market for Nestlé — KitKat, demonstrating its growing consumer base and economic importance for international brands like Nestlé.
May 17, 2026 · 11 articles
International
Japan: Japan, a major LNG importer, increased coal-fired power generation and saw gas-fired power supply hit two-year lows due to LNG disruptions from the Iran war. Its coal imports are projected to rise by over 20% in May.
India: India is mentioned as one of the top global coal users, but its direct involvement in the event's core actions is not detailed.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Japan: Japan is an Asian ally dependent on safe shipping corridors through the Strait of Hormuz, rerouting energy imports towards the United States during the crisis.
India: India is a major importer of oil and closely watches developments in the Strait of Hormuz.
May 06, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Japan: Japan is mentioned as one of Bangladesh's largest lenders, highlighting the broader context of international financial engagement in Bangladesh.
India: India's ties with Bangladesh may be strained by Bangladesh's move to seek Chinese involvement in the Teesta River project, especially given the project's proximity to the Siliguri Corridor and ongoing water-sharing disputes.
May 07, 2026 · 9 articles
International
Japan: A Japanese tanker crossed the Strait of Hormuz after Japan's prime minister requested help from the Iranian president, showing some diplomatic engagement to ensure shipping.
India: An Indian cargo vessel was sunk off Oman, highlighting the impact of the conflict on international shipping and prompting India to condemn the attack.
May 15, 2026 · 33 articles
International
Japan: Japan's yen surged 3% due to speculation about foreign exchange intervention, as Tokyo officials warned of imminent action in currency and energy markets.
India: India is one of the three main source countries for emergency supplies for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, and shipping rates from India have increased by nearly 18%.
Apr 02, 2026 · 45 articles
Business
Japan: Japan saw a 30% rise in petrol prices due to the energy shock, highlighting different national responses to the crisis.
India: India's government intervened by cutting excise duties to mitigate the impact of rising crude prices on its state-run oil marketing companies and consumers, prioritizing economic continuity.
Apr 29, 2026 · 16 articles
International
Japan: Japan is among the countries calling for coordinated emergency support from the IMF and World Bank for nations affected by the Middle East war.
India: India is a major importer of fuels from the region, making the closure of the Strait of Hormuz particularly problematic for its economy.
Apr 11, 2026 · 283 articles
International
Japan: Japan is mentioned as a country whose automakers face competition from China's dominance in EV exports.
India: American companies have shifted supply chains for electronics to India.
May 11, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
Japan: Japan is one of the urban areas where Amazon (company) Now's 30-minute deliveries are now available.
India: India was the first country where Amazon (company) Now launched in June last year, showing positive early results with Prime members tripling their requests for 30-minute deliveries.
May 12, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Japan: Japan will host the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit, where its Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will meet Narendra Modi to review their Special Strategic and Global Partnership.
Aug 22, 2025 · 7 articles
International
Japan: Japan is a founding member of the PaxSilica initiative, contributing to the secure silicon supply chain.
Jan 12, 2026 · 11 articles
International
Japan: Japan is among the nations in active negotiations with the United States regarding trade deals.
Apr 13, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Japan: Japan's ambassador was summoned by India as part of a diplomatic outreach campaign to build international pressure on Pakistan.
Apr 24, 2025 · 9 articles
International
Japan: Japan is monitoring the tariff development and plans to take necessary measures once the United States government's specific actions become clear.
Jan 12, 2026 · 8 articles
International
Japan: Japan is mentioned as a country with which India is pursuing trade agreements to diversify its export markets.
Jul 31, 2025 · 47 articles
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