There were 812 Japanese firms operating in India as of October, up from 267 in early 2006, underlining their aggressive pursuit to expand in the rapidly growing economy, according to data from the Japanese Embassy.
While many such firms are involved in the automotive and electronics industries, the Indian government has courted major Japanese companies involved in infrastructure development, such as power generation, urban development and railroads.
The Indian government has also called on Japanese companies to take part in its $1 trillion five-year project on energy and public transportation development beginning next year.
New Delhi and Chennai, a city on the southeastern coast with easy access to Southeast Asia, are among the areas where the number of Japanese companies has sharply risen, according to the tally.