Questions recently researched on Japan-India Listed/Non-Listed Companies

1 - Suzuki likely to press the pedal on Maruti stake (Automotive, Sale/Purchase of Stakes)

Q - Why Japanese auto major, Suzuki Motor Corporation, is considering increasing its stake in Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.? Why the parent company is keen to increase its stake in its Indian subsidiary as compared to its subsidiaries in other countries?

2 - Hitachi acquires Prizm Payment Services, leading payment service provider to banks and financial institutions in India (Electronics, Merger & Acquisitions)

Q - Why has the Japanese electronic major, Hitachi, acquired payment service provider? Is the company considering plans to diversify its business in India/globally?

3 - CCI gives green signal to Mitsubishi-Hitachi joint venture (Machinery and Industrial Equipment, Joint Venture)

Q - Fair trade regulator, CCI, has approved the proposal of Japanese majors, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Hitachi, to integrate their businesses in certain segments including power generation operations. Is the Indian government looking for privatization in these sectors through route of FDI?