More than 100 Japanese firms now operate Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India, making Japan the largest contributor to India’s GCC ecosystem from the Asia Pacific region, according to Deloitte India’s July 2026 report. Together, these centres account for around 5–6% of India’s GCC ecosystem.
But the more significant change is happening inside these centres.
Japanese GCCs are moving beyond traditional support functions into product R&D, AI, engineering, cloud, fintech and digital manufacturing. The shift reflects a broader move toward building capabilities in India that support global products, technology and business operations.
A Broader Capability Footprint
The Japanese GCC presence spans sectors including Technology, Financial Services, Healthcare, Automotive and Engineering, with different companies building different capabilities in India.
In pharmaceuticals, Astellas Pharma has established its GCC in Bengaluru, while Takeda has built an Innovation Capability Center in the city. Their presence reflects the growing role of India in supporting technology, digital, and R&D-related capabilities for global pharmaceutical businesses.
Financial services form another important part of the footprint. MUFG Global Service, established in 2020, has expanded its India operations across Bengaluru, Pune and Mumbai. The centre grew from 90 employees in FY2020 to 1,700 in 2025 and is projected to reach 3,000 by the end of 2027. Its capabilities span technology, operations, credit, KYC and other financial services functions.
Nomura has a substantial India presence supporting global operations across technology, research and operations. Mizuho Financial Group has further expanded its India capability footprint with a GCC in Pune, adding another Japanese financial-services presence beyond the established Mumbai and Bengaluru hubs.
Technology companies offer another model. NEC operates a Global Development and Delivery Center in India, while Fujitsu has a Global Delivery Unit supporting its worldwide operations. These centres illustrate the role of India in Japanese companies’ global technology and delivery networks.
Meanwhile, Rakuten India operates as a technology and innovation centre, with capabilities spanning areas including e-commerce, fintech, AI and data. Its presence illustrates how Japanese technology companies are using India for capabilities connected to digital products and platforms.
The automotive and engineering segment adds another dimension. Denso has a significant India presence within its global automotive technology network, while Pioneer Corporation is scaling its Bengaluru GCC from 100 to 200 employees, with the centre supporting software and product development. Together, they illustrate the role of India in Japanese automotive technology and electronics.
Japanese GCC activity also extends into engineering and energy. Toyo Engineering and MODEC have established a 100,000 sq ft GCC in Bengaluru, with plans to scale the centre to 750 employees. The centre adds engineering capabilities to an ecosystem otherwise often associated with technology and financial services.
Together, these examples show that the Japanese presence is not concentrated in a single GCC model. It spans financial services, technology, pharma, automotive and engineering, with centres increasingly aligned to specialised capabilities and global operations.
Why India?
The expansion is partly structural.
Japan faces long-term demographic and talent constraints, while India offers a large STEM talent pool and established digital and engineering capabilities. Deloitte identifies access to engineering talent, digital transformation capabilities, and India’s broader technology ecosystem as important drivers of Japanese GCC expansion.
The opportunity extends beyond individual companies. Deloitte estimates that India’s GCC sector has the potential to generate US$470–600 billion in net economic impact by FY2030, contributing around 2.2–2.8% to GDP and creating 20–25 million jobs.
For Japanese companies, this means their GCC expansion is taking place within an ecosystem that is itself becoming more significant to India’s economy.
The geography is widening as well. Bengaluru and Mumbai remain major centres, but Deloitte identifies Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Coimbatore, Kochi and Indore as locations gaining traction for Japanese GCC growth, supported by specialised talent, cost competitiveness and state-level policies.
The Bilateral Push
The GCC expansion is taking place alongside a broader strengthening of India-Japan economic and technology ties.
In 2025, the two countries set a target of JPY 10 trillion in private investment from Japan into India over the next decade. Cooperation has also expanded across digital partnerships, AI, economic security, semiconductors and other strategic technologies.
That wider relationship matters for GCCs because several of the areas receiving greater bilateral attention, including AI, semiconductors, digital technologies and advanced manufacturing, overlap with the capabilities Japanese companies are increasingly building in India.
What Comes Next?
The next phase of Japanese GCC growth in India may be defined less by the number of centres and more by the depth of their mandates. As Japanese companies expand capabilities in engineering, AI, product development, analytics, cloud and R&D, their India operations could take on a larger role in global technology and business delivery.
The 100+ figure shows the scale of Japan’s GCC presence in India. The more important question is what these centres will own next.
Sources
Deloitte: Japan becomes the largest contributor to India’s GCC ecosystem in Asia Pacific
STPI GCC Report 2025
