Mizuho Bank has made history by becoming the first Japanese financial institution to sign a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with Invest India, creating a unique partnership to accelerate investments in India’s decarbonization and clean energy sectors. This collaboration is designed to leverage the strengths of both organizations—Mizuho’s extensive research capabilities and Invest India’s role as a key facilitator for global investors—while targeting Japan’s growing interest in sustainable investment opportunities in India.
“We are pleased to establish a strategic relationship with Mizuho Bank to promote investment from Japan to India,” said Nivruti Rai, MD & CEO of Invest India. “This partnership will focus on sustainability and decarbonization and expand to other areas of mutual interest.”
The partnership builds on a strong foundation, with over $25 billion in Japanese Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)already flowing into India. The MoC aims to further catalyze investments in climate-aligned sectors, positioning India as a key hub for green technologies and sustainable infrastructure development.
“We are combining Invest India’s support with our sustainability research to help Japanese investors navigate India’s green growth opportunities,” said Yasuhiko Ushikubo, Managing Executive Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer at Mizuho Bank. “By working together, we’ll provide comprehensive, tailored solutions for investors aiming to contribute to India’s transition to a low-carbon economy.”
As India pursues its ambitious climate goals, this collaboration will help address key challenges, including the need for scalable green technologies, sustainable infrastructure, and a balanced approach to energy demand and decarbonization. This partnership could also help unlock more pathways for green investments, driving long-term transformation across industries.
The MoC also builds on Mizuho’s broader vision to foster societal transformation through sustainable finance, particularly in Asia, where the need for decarbonization is becoming increasingly urgent. The partnership seeks to create synergies between the public and private sectors to achieve ESG goals while enhancing global collaboration on environmental challenges.
With 1,400+ Japanese companies already established in India, this alliance offers new opportunities for companies looking to enter and expand in India’s thriving clean energy and sustainability sectors. Through this forward-thinking partnership, Mizuho and Invest India aim to foster green growth while advancing India’s decarbonization efforts.
