Japan's Nidec projects record profit on EV parts recovery

Motor maker cut losses by reducing focus on competitive Chinese market

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Nidec expects earnings to rise on U.S. infrastructure-related demand. (Photo by Kosaku Mimura)

KOSUKE TSUNODA, Nikkei staff writer

KYOTO, Japan -- Japanese motor maker Nidec forecasts consolidated net profit to rise 32% to a record 165 billion yen ($1.06 billion) for the year ending March 2025, the company announced Tuesday, as it scales down EV parts operations in China and taps increased demand for industrial motors in the U.S.

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