BS EDIT: India-Japan Ties Deepen

By Business StandardPublished On Jul 6, 2026

Beyond Economics

India and Japan have expanded ties from trade to regional security and global governance

Defence Push

Japan's defence export reforms open new opportunities for joint defence technology with India

Strategic Need

With global defence supplies uncertain, Japan strengthens India's diversified security partnerships

Economic Security

Resilient supply chains and cooperation on critical technologies are now strategic priorities

Shared Vision

Both nations back a free, open and rules-based Indo-Pacific amid rising geopolitical uncertainty

The Way Forward

Turning summit agreements into action will be key to unlocking the partnership's full potential