Karnataka's young workforce attracts Japanese companies, says Consul General
The fourth India-Japan Business Summit 2026 highlighted the state's role in electronics, aerospace, and software sectors.
Consul General of Japan in Bengaluru Hiroshi Nawata stated on Monday that Karnataka's young workforce is a valuable asset for Japanese firms. He spoke during the fourth India-Japan Business Summit 2026, which was organised by the Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce (BCIC) and Tokushima Prefecture, according to The New Indian Express.
Nawata noted that the state hosts over 500 Japanese establishments and more than 200 Japanese companies. He added that Japan requires a young workforce within the technology sector.
A new startup portal has been launched by the BCIC and the Organisation for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation (SMRJ), Japan. The platform intends to link over 1,000 Indian MSMEs, including those in Karnataka, with investors and Japanese companies.
Principal Secretary of the Commerce and Industries Department Dr S Selvakumar said Karnataka accounts for 40 per cent of India's electronic design activity and 40 per cent of software exports. He also noted the state's share of 65 per cent in aerospace and defence manufacturing and 52 per cent in machine-tool manufacturing.
BCIC president K Ravi said the chamber signed MoUs with Jain College, Garden City College, and HKBK College. These agreements will provide Japanese-language training to students to help their employment prospects in India and Japan.
The third BCIC-SMRJ business meeting is set to take place in Tokyo from November 25 to 27. It is expected that 141 Japanese companies and 37 Indian companies will participate.