Panchkula, Sept. 30 -- Haryana has emerged as a major destination for Japanese businesses in India, with the state government saying it hosts the highest share of Japanese companies in the country.

Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday met representatives of Japanese air-conditioning and appliances major Daikin in Chandigarh and discussed the company's Research and Development Centre project in Haryana.

The Daikin management thanked the state government for the support and facilitation extended for the R&D project, according to the Chief Minister's Office.

Saini said Haryana would continue to provide a business-friendly environment and necessary support to investors.

"Our government is committed to providing a business-friendly ...