Investment Opportunities - Karnataka is attracting new investments from Japanese companies, including Air Water Inc., Shinko Nameplate, and Catalar, which are interested in expanding their operations in Bengaluru [1][4] - Air Water plans to establish a second industrial gas production unit near Bengaluru and a biogas production facility utilizing cow dung and iron pulp as feedstock [2] - Shinko Nameplate intends to invest ₹100 crore in a new plant for manufacturing decorative plastic components for vehicles near Bengaluru [3] - Catalar aims to enhance its operations in the Bidadi facility with an additional investment of ₹140 crore by 2030 [3] Strategic Partnerships - Konoike, an industrial services and engineering company, is exploring joint venture opportunities in India as part of its strategy to establish India as its "second home base" [4]