{
  "id": 2765308,
  "title": "Piyush Goyal leads 200-member Indian business delegation to Japan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/piyush-goyal-leads-200-member-indian-business-delegation-to-japan",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T09:04:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/business/economy/piyush-goyal-leads-200-member-indian-business-delegation-to-japan-1.500649553"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will lead a 200-strong business delegation on an official trip to Japan from August 24-27, 2026, according to an official statement released on Sunday. The delegation spans various sectors, including manufacturing, semiconductors, clean energy, steel, automotive, financial services, healthcare and start-ups. The visit aims to strengthen trade and investment ties between India and Japan, which are part of their Special Strategic and Global Partnership. During the trip, Goyal will meet with top Japanese business leaders and attend rounds-table discussions with the Japan Business Federation. Key topics of discussion include semiconductors, artificial intelligence, start-ups, and engagement with foreign investors. Goyal will also hold bilateral talks with Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Akazawa Ryosei and meet senior government officials and lawmakers in Japan. In Nagoya, the delegation will participate in a roadshow organized by Chukeiren and the Nagoya Chamber of Commerce & Industry, focusing on automotive and steel sectors. The industrial heartland of Central Japan will be their next stop. The delegation will conclude its journey in Osaka with an Investors and Business Roadshow, showcasing opportunities in India's manufacturing, clean energy, and consumer markets. Japan has long been a trusted partner for India in investment, technology, and industrial collaboration, playing a significant role in sectors such as automotive, steel, electronics, financial services, and infrastructure. The visit aims to boost bilateral trade and investment and explore new avenues in high-technology manufacturing and next-generation industries.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}