# Sunrise for Japanese FDI

> Japan leads India's FDI with $5.7bn surge in Q1 FY27.
- Title: Sunrise for Japanese FDI · Financialexpress | Shortify
- Summary: Japan leads India's FDI with $5.7bn surge in Q1 FY27. Japan became India's top FDI source in Q1 FY27 with $5.7bn inflows, driven by financial deals and…
- Keywords: japan, india, fdi, shinkansen, mitsubishi ufj financial group, shriram finance, japan external trade organization, business, money, news, Sunrise, Japanese
- Source: Financialexpress — https://financialexpress.com/opinion/sunrise-for-japanese-fdi/4362579
- Author: The Financial Express
- Published: 2026-10-15T18:02:01+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: japan, india, fdi, shinkansen, mitsubishi ufj financial group, shriram finance, japan external trade organization, business, money, news
## Japan leads Indian FDI
Japan emerged as the top source of foreign direct investment in India during Q1 FY27.
## FDI surge in Q1 FY27
The April-June quarter saw $5.7 billion in FDI inflows, up from $697 million average in previous six years.
## Mitsubishi UFJ deal
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group acquired a $4.4 billion stake in Shriram Finance.
## Japan-China FDI shift
Net FDI to India rose from $6 billion in 2023 to $7.6 billion in 2025, while China's fell from $3.4 billion to $1.6 billion.
## Strategic partnership
India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership established during Shinzo Abe's tenure.
## Shinkansen project
The Ahmedabad-Mumbai Shinkansen bullet train project must be completed to honor Shinzo Abe's legacy.
## Key takeaway

Japan became India's top FDI source in Q1 FY27 with $5.7bn inflows, driven by financial deals and strategic partnerships.