At a joint economic forum in New Delhi on July 2, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Japanese business leaders that his government is allowing private companies into all industries, while offering financial incentives in many areas. Modi made the statement alongside Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who announced 129 private-sector cooperation deals and investments exceeding JPY 2 trillion, including a major green ammonia project. Modi also declared a dedicated Japan Business Week, to be run by his office, aimed at resolving business difficulties and boosting ease of operations. The remarks tie into a broader effort to deepen bilateral economic ties: a Japanese development bank’s survey reportedly ranked India as the top destination for Japanese firms for four consecutive years. The forum also marked the inauguration of a Maruti Suzuki manufacturing facility in Haryana.