Mizuho Bank has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with Invest India, the national investment promotion and facilitation agency under India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry, to strengthen collaboration on sustainability and decarbonisation research aimed at encouraging Japanese investment in India. This marks the first such agreement between Invest India and a Japanese financial institution.
The partnership combines Invest India’s experience in supporting international investors with Mizuho Bank’s expertise in research and consulting, particularly in the areas of sustainability and industrial transformation. The MoC aims to provide Japanese and Indian businesses with strategic insights and support in navigating investment opportunities aligned with environmental and low-carbon objectives.
Established in 2009, Invest India operates as a single-window platform for facilitating foreign investments, offering tailored services to international firms entering or expanding in the Indian market. Mizuho, one of Japan’s largest financial groups with global assets totalling USD 1.8 trillion, has identified India as a priority market in its global business expansion strategy.
The agreement reflects Mizuho’s broader commitment to creating sustainable economic value through partnerships that address complex social and environmental challenges, particularly in emerging economies where rising energy demands and decarbonisation must be balanced.
Commenting on the partnership, Nivruti Rai, Managing Director and CEO of Invest India, said: “We are pleased to establish this strategic partnership with Mizuho Bank to promote Japanese investment into India, starting with sustainability and decarbonisation. Japan has been a consistent investor in India, contributing over USD 25.5 billion in FDI over the past decade. We look forward to expanding this collaboration into other high-potential sectors.”
Yasuhiko Ushikubo, Managing Executive Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer at Mizuho Bank, added: “This collaboration will allow us to combine Mizuho’s research capabilities with Invest India’s investment facilitation strengths. As global interest in India grows, particularly in sustainability-driven sectors, we aim to support clients with data-driven insights and tailored financial solutions.”
The partnership aims to deepen India-Japan business ties and develop a supportive ecosystem for sustainability-focused investments, positioning both countries to advance shared climate and economic development goals.
