<h1>Prime Minister urges Make in India as Japanese automaker plans Rs70,000 crore battery investment, jobs and exports</h1> A day before the US imposes an additional 25% tariff, the prime minister urged domestic production under a swadeshi/Make in India approach, linking it to job creation and export growth. A Japanese automaker announced a planned investment of roughly Rs 70,000 crore over five-six years to expand capacity, localize lithium-ion battery and cell production, and export a made-in-India battery electric vehicle to over 100 countries. The report notes targets to scale production, creation of substantial direct jobs, reliance on imported battery components, and awaiting GST Council decisions that may affect future investment and pricing.