Organised by The Indo-Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Grant Thornton Bharat.

Co-hosts:

  • The Consulate General of India for Osaka-Kobe.
  • METI, The Kansai Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry.
  • The Indian Chamber of Commerce Japan in Osaka.

Supporting organisation: The Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry

The Government of India’s notification dated 21 November 2025 on the implementation of the new Labour Codes marks a significant milestone in India’s labour law reforms. These reforms aim to streamline and consolidate 29 existing labour legislations into a unified framework covering wages, social security, industrial relations, and workplace conditions.

To help organisations understand the implications and prepare for the transition, the Indo-Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IJCCI) and Grant Thornton Bharat are hosting an informative webinar on New Labour Codes and their impact on Japanese businesses.

The session will cover:

  • Key highlights and structural changes under the Labour Codes.
  • Implications for employers and HR/compliance teams.
  • State-level implementation considerations and practical compliance aspects.
  • Key action points for organisations to ensure readiness for the transition.

The session will be particularly relevant for business leaders, HR professionals, compliance teams, and organisations seeking to understand the evolving labour regulatory landscape 

Agenda

  • Welcome address by Mr. S. Padmanabhan, President IJCCI
  • Introduction of the Guests by Ms. Suguna Ramamoorthy, Secretary General IJCCI
  • Keynote address by Hon’ble Mr. Chandru Appar, Indian Consul-General for Osaka-Kobe
  • Address by Mr. Makoto Maehara, Director General of International Affairs, Department of Kansai Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)
  • Address by Dr. Chaitanya Bhandare, Honorary Secretary, The Indian Chamber of Commerce Japan
  • Presentation in Japanese by Mr. Katsuhei Shirasuna, Director, Japan Services Group in India, Grant Thornton Bharat
  • Q&A session in English and Japanese by Mr. Akhil Chandna, Partner and Global People Solutions, Grant Thornton Bharat, and Mr. Sarthak Prashar, Director, Global People Solutions, Grant Thornton Bharat
  • Concluding remarks by Suguna Ramamoorthy, Secretary General, IJCCI

Speakers

  • Hon’ble Mr. Chandru Appar
    Indian Consul-General for
    Hon’ble Mr. Chandru Appar
    Osaka-Kobe
  • Mr. S. Padmanabhan
    President
    Mr. S. Padmanabhan
    IJCCI
  • Suguna Ramamoorthy
    Secretary General
    Suguna Ramamoorthy
    IJCCI
  • Dr. Chaitanya Bhandare
    Honorary Secretary
    Dr. Chaitanya Bhandare
    The Indian Chamber of Commerce Japan
  • Akhil Chandna
    Partner and Global People Solutions Leader
    Akhil Chandna
    Grant Thornton Bharat
  • Katsuhei Shirasuna
    Director, Japan Services Group in India
    Katsuhei Shirasuna
    Grant Thornton Bharat
  • Sarthak Prashar
    Director, Global People Solutions
    Sarthak Prashar
    Grant Thornton Bharat