Toyota Motor Corp. remained the top Japanese earner for the second straight year in fiscal 2000 due to strong domestic and overseas sales of new models and cost cuts, according to a list released Monday by Teikoku Databank.
Tokyo Electric Power Co. (Tepco) clinched the No. 2 slot, up from fourth last year, as increased demand from individuals and businesses boosted electricity sales, the major credit research agency said.
Third place went to Nippon Life Insurance Co. unchanged from its ranking last year.