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Managed by members
Yokohama India Centre operates based on the support of its members, including companies, organizations, and individuals.
Support for business activities by various organizations
Yokohama India Centre continues its business activities smoothly with support from various organizations.
・Kanagawa Prefecture, City of Yokohama, Yokohama Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Japan External Trade Organization
・Kanagawa Industrial Promotion Center, Yokohama Industrial Development Corporation
・KEIZAI DOYUKAI - KANAGAWA, Kanagawa Prefectural Tourist Association, Yokohama Foreign Trade Association etc.
Collaboration with Indian economic organizations
We have signed a memorandum of understanding with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IMC), Indo Japan Chamber of Commerce Kerala (INJACK), and Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce (BCIC) to effectively develop business and economic exchanges between the Kanagawa-Yokohama region and India.

Background of Establishment

Yokohama City is a sister city to Mumbai, India (signed in 1965) and has a long history of trade, economy, and cultural exchanges with India.Historically, the port of Yokohama opened in 1859, but four years later, Indians had already started doing business in Yokohama. For India, Yokohama was Japan's first economic hub. In addition, Yokohama has a track record of active economic exchange with overseas companies, and has established five foreign centers in the city, including GCIT (German Industrial Center), BIC (British Industrial Center), and TVP (American Industrial Center), and is actively working to attract foreign companies. In addition to these circumstances, the relationship between Yokohama and India is about to take a new turn in recent years. Two of India's three largest software companies, Tata and Wipro, have successively chosen Yokohama as their base for their expansion into Japan. As if to follow suit, other Indian companies are also taking an interest in Yokohama.On the other hand, more than 20 companies from Yokohama and Kanagawa are currently based in India in search of attractive markets. In addition, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., which has a large influence in Yokohama and Kanagawa, announced plans to establish a production plant in India.It is expected that these developments on both sides will further increase the momentum for promoting economic exchanges between India and Yokohama in the future. （2008.10）

Signed MOU with FICCI (January 28, 2008)

Yokohama India Centre 2008 Founding Council and Parent Organization

Against this background, as a result of discussions among public and private organizations in Yokohama, including those involved in the Indian community living in Yokohama, it was concluded that it was desirable to establish an India Centre in order to promote various exchanges, including business between Yokohama and Kanagawa, and India. In response to this, the Yokohama India Center 2008 Establishment Council was formed in October 2008, consisting of the following organizations and organizations, as well as members of the Indian community.

KEIZAI DOYUKAI - KANAGAWA
Kanagawa Prefecture　
Kanagawa Prefectural Tourist Association
Kanagawa Industrial Promotion Center
Japan External Trade Organization, Yokohama
The Yokohama Convention & Visitors Bureau
Yokohama Industrial Development Corporation
Yokohama Port Transportation Association
City of Yokohama
Yokohama Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Junior Chamber International Yokohama
Yokohama Foreign Trade Association (Order of the Japanese syllabary)

In fiscal 2008, the year before the 150th anniversary of the opening of the Port of Yokohama, the council will proceed with preparations with the goal of establishing the India Center in Yokohama as an organization to promote exchanges between Yokohama and Kanagawa and India in a wide range of fields, based on its achievements in overseas exchange and attracting companies. The council itself was involved in the implementation of the center's projects.

The Purpose

The purpose of the Yokohama India Centre is to promote exchanges between Yokohama and Kanagawa and India not only in business such as trade and investment, but also in a wide range of fields, including culture, art, and tourism. To that end, it aims to function as a base for providing various support and services to companies, organizations, and individuals on both sides.

Incorporation of the Council

Yokohama India Centre 2008 Establishment Council had been preparing for the establishment of the Yokohama India Centre as a general incorporated association by the end of fiscal 2008, the year after the 150th anniversary of the opening of the Port of Yokohama, but on February 19, 2009, the articles of incorporation were completed and incorporated, and on April 1, 2009, the business began as the Yokohama India Centre.

Overview of Yokohama India Centre

Name of Organization	Yokohama India Centre
Representative	Chairman　Nalin C. Advani
Secretariat Representative	Secretary General　Kazuhiko Wakabayashi
Address	Industry & Trade Center 2F, Yamashita-cho 2, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Pref.
Website	https://yokohama-india.org/
E-Mail	yic@yokohama-india.org
Telephone / FAX	045-222-7300 / 045-222-7333
Date of Establishment	February 19, 2009

March 20, 2024

Chairman's Greetings

　We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the business communities of Japan and India, the government and related organizations, and the members of the Yokohama India Center for their continued support and cooperation.

　Yokohama India Centre was established in February 2009 as a general incorporated association with the aim of promoting not only business but also cultural, tourism and people-to-people exchanges between Japan and India, based in Yokohama and Kanagawa. I will continue to make further efforts with this mission in mind. Japan and India are not just economic partners, but are deeply connected by historical ties and friendly people. We aim to strengthen this connection so that companies, organizations and individuals in both countries can learn, grow, thrive and explore new possibilities for each other.

　An important part of our activities is not only business, but also cultural tourism and people-to-people exchanges. Many people have deepened the bonds between our two countries through the Yokohama India Center. And that bond is more than just a transactional relationship, leading to a shared culture and values, and building trust between people.

　We focus not only on business success, but also on connecting people's hearts and deepening mutual understanding. Through cultural events and personnel exchanges, we have introduced the diverse cultures, traditions, and values of Japan and India, and helped deepen mutual understanding. In this way, we have built a stronger friendly relationship and contributed to the sustainable development of our two countries.

　This website provides information on the activities and activities of the Yokohama India Centre. It will also provide useful information and resources to the business communities of Japan and India, and will provide a variety of events and exchanges to further strengthen the relationship between the two countries. We would like to express our gratitude for your interest in the activities of the Yokohama India Center and for visiting this website.

　Lastly, Yokohama India Centre would like to go beyond the boundaries of business and be a bridge between people, regions and regions, and countries to countries. We are sincerely looking forward to working with you to achieve further development in the future, and we look forward to your continued support and guidance.

Yokohama India Centre
Chairman　Nalin C. Advani

Board Members of Yokohama India Centre

Chairman	Nalin C. Advani
Director	Tomonori Ito
Director	Nobuyuki Kato
Director	Tetsushi Kudo
Director	Yoshiharu Mogi
Director	Tadahiko Sugai
Director	Yukio Nishiyama
Director	Yoshihiko Nishida
Director	Jagmohan S. Chandrani
Director	Naoko Fukushima
Director	Uganandan Subramanian
Auditor	Tsutomu Okutsu
Auditor	Kazufumi Tanaka

June 19, 2024

Members of Yokohama India Centre

FUJIKI TRANSPORTATION & STEVEDORING CO.,LTD.
Y.NISHIDA & Co., Ltd
NHK SPRING CO.,LTD.
Yokohama Foreign Trade Association
Yokohama Chamber of Commerce and Industryenglish
Nihon Futo Warehouse Co., Ltd.
City of Yokohama
Yokohama Industrial Development Corporation
Kanagawa Prefecture
Royal Hall Yokohama
Kawamoto Industry Corporation
The Yokohama Shinkin Bank
Nephews International Inc
Genesys Corporation
Kanagawa Industrial Promotion Center
Kanagawa Prefectural Tourist Association
KEIZAI DOYUKAI - KANAGAWA
Japan External Trade Organization, Yokohama
SANYO PRINT Co., Ltd.
International Silk Trade and Tourism Center
Tokyo Kisen Co., Ltd.
Uyeno Transtech Ltd.
Sotetsu Holdings Co., Ltd.
The Bank of Yokohama, Ltd.
Keikyu Corporation
Tsutomu Okutsu Office
Yokohama Association for International Communications and Exchanges
Enomoto Machine Co., Ltd.
SU Partners Tax Corporation

Maekawa Co., Ltd.
KNM Management Advisory Services
Regetta Co., Ltd.
Sangikyo Corporation
Dua Associates
INDIGITAL inc.
ISI Global Inc.
Oxalis Chemicals Ltd.
NISSIN CORPORATION
Totoku Toryo Co., Ltd.
Azumi Filter Paper Co., Ltd.
ICICI Bank Hong Kong
HLS Global Co., Ltd.
Italiya Co., Ltd.
YAHATA CO., LTD.
Fecs Concier Co., Ltd.
Nangia Andersen LLP
NEXPART Law Office

August 14, 2024

Access

Use public transportation

15 minutes walk from” KANNAI” Station【 JR Negishi Line (South Exit)】 and 【Yokohama Municipal Subway Line (Exit 1) 】
3 minutes walk from ”NIHON-ODORI ”Station (Exit 2) 【 Minatomirai Subway Line 】

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