Industry Odisha Bureau, Jun 26: Taiwan’s investments in India have significantly increased over the years to a tune of $5.7 billion reportedly invested through 300 companies operating here in the country, and that have also reportedly created 2,14,000 (2.14 lakhs) employment opportunities, while the investments are reportedly concentrated in sectors like semiconductors, consumer electronics and technology products.
As per media reports, commemorating the 14th anniversary of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center (TECC) in the south-Indian city of Chennai yesterday, “a new official plaque was unveiled jointly by TECC Director General (DG) Stephen Hsu and Chennai-based Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)’s Branch Secretariat Head Mr Vijayakumar.”
On the special occasion, TECC DG Stephen Hsu reportedly highlighted that, “Over 300 Taiwaneses companies are operating across India, especially in the south-Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, while the cumulative investments touch over $5.7 billion creating over 2,14,000 (2.14 lakh) job opportunities.”
The TECC DG also reportedly highlighted that, “India-Taiwan trade increased from $10.6 billion in 2024 to a record US$12.5 billion in 2025, while leading Taiwanese companies such as Foxconn, ADATA, KS Terminals, and Pou Chen Corporation continue to expand their presence in southern India”.
In his address, Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)’s Branch Secretariat Head Mr Vijayakumar reportedly said that, “India and Taiwan have shared close ties since 1995. Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy and India’s Act East Policy have been complementing each other in fostering deeper economic, educational, cultural, and people-to-people exchanges as well as commit to enhance further bilateral cooperation and create new opportunities for engagement between India and Taiwan.”
