In the coming three years, Japanese investment in the country is likely to reach US $5 billion.
Starting from July 1991 to July 2007, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) from Japan accounted for nearly $2,585 million, of which, India received a total of $60.2 billion.
A major chunk of the investment from Japan will be channeled to infrastructure and chemicals sector. India on the other hand, will export gems, jewelries, textiles and other goods to Japan.
The balance of trade was nonetheless in favor of Japan, which is reputed for being the 13th largest trading partner of India.