Recent business expansions in India: Manufacturing automation, consumer rewards, & Japanese Anime

India has emerged as a lucrative destination for foreign companies seeking to expand their operations. With a population of over 1.3 billion people, a large and rapidly growing middle class, and a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem, India offers immense potential for businesses looking to tap into one of the world’s largest and most dynamic markets.

The country’s strong economic fundamentals, coupled with a range of government policies aimed at promoting foreign investment, have helped to attract a steady stream of overseas companies from diverse sectors such as technology, retail, and manufacturing.

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In January, Hitachi Terminal Solutions India expanded its manufacturing presence in India with the opening of a Cash Recycling Machines (CRM) facility in Bangalore. The facility is spread over 108,000 square feet and will triple the company’s current production capacity of 1,000 CRMs per month. The core engine of the CRMs is localised and completely assembled in India, which will contribute to the Indian government’s “Make in India” mission. Hitachi plans to employ over 400 people in the future as it continues its efforts to expand its business ecosystem and develop solutions in India.

In January, UK-based Enigmatic Smile, a reward technology provider that links high-value rewards to consumers’ payment cards, partnered with Innoviti Technologies, an Indian collaborative commerce platform, to expand into India. The partnership will allow Enigmatic Smile to reach Innoviti’s 9 million+ consumers across 2000+ cities, covering 76% of Innoviti’s enterprise market. The partnership will also help retailers reach the consolidated customer bases of all connected reward programmes.

The partnership will also help reach the Enigmatic Smile Reward Programme to the general trade retailers of India, giving them a unique opportunity to modernise and upgrade their marketing tools, communication, and card-linked rewards.

Also, in February, KC Global Media, an Asian entertainment network, expanded to India with the launch of Animax on JioTV as a part of JioTV Specials. Animax offers popular genres for action, romance, horror, supernatural, sci-fi, and comedy. Fans in India can now tune in to enjoy anime action series like Golden Gumay, which won the Social Impact Awards at the 24th Japan Media Arts Festival 2021 and the Grand Prize winner of the Animation Division.

KC Global Media has expanded its footprint in India through JioTV’s extensive customer base and the country’s rising demand for anime content, as well as the growing Japanese pop-culture fan communities for anime, manga, and more.

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In conclusion, India’s attractive investment climate and business-friendly policies have positioned it as a prime destination for foreign companies looking to expand their global footprint. With a large consumer base, skilled workforce, and a government that is committed to creating a conducive business environment, India offers immense opportunities for foreign investors.

However, navigating the Indian market can still be a challenge for companies unfamiliar with its unique business culture and regulatory landscape. Nonetheless, with the right approach and local partnerships, foreign companies can successfully establish and grow their operations in India and contribute to the country’s economic growth and development.