T omohiko Okada is a Toshiba veteran for over three decades and has been associated with India operations for 25 years. He has achieved remarkable milestones for Toshiba which include projects such as NTPC Korba Generator Transformers, UPRVUNL for 2X500 MW Anpara "B" project, Turbine/Generator island orders of NTPC 3X800 MW Kudgi, 2X660 MW Meja and 2X800 MW Daripalli project. Most recently, he played an instrumental role in winning the first ever full scope EPC project of 1X660 MW Harduaganj project.

As the demand for power and infrastructure in India continues to increase, Okada aims to utilise Toshiba's overall experience and technical expertise in supplying higher quality products at competitive prices, to contribute to the growth of industries For the Next India.

Speaking about opportunities in India, "Toshiba has identified India as a hub for manufacturing operations and export base with an aim to Make in India and Export from India. In India, Toshiba is focusing on sustainable B2B fields like Power Systems, Water Treatment, Railway Systems, Elevators, and Batteries, to continue to support and contribute to Government of India's initiatives."

That's not it. He further plans to expand Toshiba India's base. "With strong alignment between India, Japan and many other countries, we are in a unique position to serve as a gateway to countries globally, especially Middle-East and Africa from our Indian base," he believes.

Looking ahead at the era of electric vehicles, Okada envisions Toshiba playing an important role in the India's future with EVs. "Toshiba will also contribute to the stable supply of lithium-ion batteries in India for promoting sustainable cars in the country and will support ‘Make in India' initiative."

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