Facing a rapidly aging population and shrinking domestic workforce, Japanese firms are increasingly shifting global capability operations to India. The country now hosts approximately 85 Japanese Global Capability Centres (GCCs), employing around 180,000 professionals, with projections aiming for 150 GCCs supporting 350,000 jobs by 2028.
Prominent Japanese names such as Sony, Toyota, Hitachi, Nissan, Rakuten, and Dai-ichi Life have established or are planning GCCs in cities like Bengaluru and Hyderabad. These centers focus on strategic operations in fields like engineering, IT, automotive design, finance, and digital services.
Amid these expansions, consulting firms such as EY India and Grant Thornton Bharat have launched dedicated Japan-focused teams to assist with regulatory navigation, talent acquisition, and cultural integration. The Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model remains a favored entry route for Japanese firms seeking structured and resilient investment options in India.
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