Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath concluded his four-day visit to Singapore and Japan on February 26, 2026, securing a total of ₹4 lakh crore in investment commitments and signing memoranda of understanding (MoUs) worth ₹1.5 lakh crore. These developments are expected to support Uttar Pradesh’s goal of achieving a one-trillion-dollar economy by 2029-30.

Significant Investment Commitments in Japan and Singapore

During his visit to Japan, the Chief Minister signed MoUs worth ₹90,000 crore and received investment proposals totaling ₹1.5 lakh crore. In Singapore, MoUs worth ₹60,000 crore were signed, along with investment proposals of ₹1 lakh crore. This brings the total investment commitments to ₹4 lakh crore, a major milestone for the state.

The agreements were signed with several prominent Japanese companies, including Kubota Corporation, Spark Minda (in collaboration with Toyo Denso), Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, and Nagase & Co. Ltd. The UP government also held discussions with firms such as Suzuki Motor Corporation, Honda Cars India Ltd., Konoike Transport Co. Ltd., Mitsui & Co. Ltd., Rapidus Corporation, Marubeni Corporation, Sumitomo Realty & Development Co. Ltd., and MUFG Bank.

Focus on Key Sectors and Technology Transfer

The meetings centered on investment in key sectors such as agricultural machinery, auto OEMs and components, automotive R&D, semiconductors, data centers, green hydrogen, power-to-gas, compressed biogas, electronics systems design and manufacturing (ESDM), logistics, and warehousing. The UP government also announced the establishment of a Green Hydrogen Centre of Excellence in collaboration with the University of Yamanashi, Yamanashi Hydrogen Company, IIT Kanpur, Harcourt Butler Technical University, IIT BHU, and Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology.

Additionally, a 500-acre ‘Japan City’ will be developed in the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) area to accommodate Japanese companies. Dedicated auto clusters and R&D facilities for OEMs and component manufacturers will also be set up in the region.

The Japan Desk at Invest UP will be strengthened under the direct monitoring of the Chief Minister’s Office. Japan has committed to supporting technology transfer, skill development, joint ventures, and supply-chain integration in UP’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) sector.

Collaborations in Advanced Transport and Tourism

During his visit to Japan, Yogi Adityanath toured the L0-series Maglev train station and experienced a high-speed train ride. He also visited FANUC Corporation’s industrial robot and factory automation plant, where the company expressed interest in investing in UP and supporting MSME technological upgradation.

Both sides agreed to promote tourism by linking Uttar Pradesh’s Buddhist Circuit and Ramayana Circuit with Japan, focusing on spiritual, cultural, and heritage tourism. Opportunities in hospitality, infrastructure, and services are also being explored. Language and technical training programs aligned with Japanese industry needs will be launched in the state.

In Singapore, agreements were reached for cooperation in maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), cargo hubs, semiconductors, data centers, logistics, skilling, and fintech. The Chief Minister met Singapore’s President, Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, and other ministers to advance industrial, technological, and infrastructure cooperation.

Discussions focused on developing Noida International Airport at Jewar as an MRO and cargo hub. The state government emphasized that transparent policies, improved law and order, and strong infrastructure have increased investor confidence, positioning Uttar Pradesh strongly on the global investment map.

These outcomes of the visit are expected to support the goal of achieving a one-trillion-dollar economy for Uttar Pradesh by 2029-30. The state government has highlighted the importance of these partnerships in driving economic growth and creating employment opportunities.