New Delhi - The Governor of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), Mr. Nobumitsu Hayashi, led a delegation to the National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) flagship industrial park, Dholera Special Investment Region (Dholera SIR), Gujarat, today to review the progress of India’s first and emerging Semicon City and assess the fast-advancing greenfield and ‘Plug-and-Play’ industrial infrastructure ecosystem. The visit comes at a time when India is witnessing unprecedented momentum in semiconductor manufacturing, with Dholera positioned at the forefront as the country’s most ambitious greenfield smart industrial city.

During the visit, JBIC Governor Mr. Hayashi appreciated the world-class planning, infrastructure readiness and strong governance framework of Dholera SIR. He expressed confidence in India’s semiconductor growth story and noted the rapid progress of the Tata Electronics Semiconductor Fabrication Facility. He stated that Dholera’s integrated systems, scalable utilities and future-ready infrastructure make it a globally competitive destination for advanced electronics and semiconductor investments.

The Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC), Shri Rajat Kumar Saini, briefed the delegation on the key features of Dholera SIR. The Managing Director of the Dholera Industrial City Development Limited (DICDL), Shri Kuldeep Arya, along with officials from NICDC and DICDL, was also present.

Japanese companies continue to expand their presence across NICDC industrial cities, reflecting strong confidence in India’s manufacturing ecosystem. The Toyota Group remains a major contributor with investments across multiple NICDC nodes covering more than 116 acres and exceeding ₹1,700 crore. With rapid infrastructure development, a strong pipeline of global investors and India’s most comprehensive semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem, Dholera is emerging as a major driver of India’s industrial transformation and a preferred hub for next-generation industries. The visit of JBIC Governor Hayashi reflects international confidence in Dholera’s capabilities and its strengthening role in global and India–Japan semiconductor value chains.