Ambassador of Japan Commends Sri City’s Industrial Excellence

Sri City had the distinct honour of hosting His Excellency Mr. Ono Keiichi, Ambassador of Japan to India, marking his very first visit to the integrated business city since assuming office in November last year. He was accompanied by Mr. Takahashi Muneo, Consul General of Japan in Chennai and a few other officials. Dr. Ravindra Sannareddy, Founder and Managing Director of Sri City, extended a warm reception to the Ambassador and his entourage.

Welcoming Mr. Ono Keiichi, Dr. Sannareddy noted that it was a rare honour to host a Japanese Ambassador at Sri City after a long interval, reflecting Sri City’s special standing within the Japanese diplomatic circles. Showcasing Sri City’s rapid rise as a global business hub with 235 companies from 31 countries, Dr. Sannareddy highlighted its emergence as India’s second-largest base for Japanese investments, powered by a strong OEM and supplier ecosystem. He reaffirmed Sri City’s deep commitment to industry, education, and sustainability.

The Ambassador took a deep interest in Sri City’s progress and enthusiastically explored opportunities for future collaboration with Japanese businesses. Applauding Sri City’s efforts in strengthening Indo-Japan ties, he acknowledged its key role in attracting Japanese investments. Highlighting the recent visits by delegations from Hiroshima, Toyama, and Ehime, he reaffirmed Sri City’s rising popularity among Japanese companies of all sizes. He also assured to showcase Sri City’s strengths to Japanese investors and encourage more business delegations to engage with Sri City.

The Ambassador had a luncheon meeting with the CXOs of leading Japanese companies operating in Sri City and the Japanese expats. The interaction was marked by an open exchange of ideas and feedback from the CXOs on the conducive business environment and proactive support from Sri City management.

Following the luncheon, the Ambassador visited the manufacturing facilities of Daikin and Unicharm. He interacted with the senior leadership teams, toured the production lines, and observed firsthand the high standards of manufacturing excellence and operational efficiency maintained by the companies.

The Ambassador’s visit reinforces Sri City’s growing stature as a preferred destination for Japanese investments. Insights from Japanese firms highlighted their satisfaction with the business-friendly environment, proactive support from Sri City management, and ease of operations. This positive sentiment sets the stage for deeper Indo-Japan collaboration and new opportunities for growth.