News: Japan Has 100+ GCCs in India, Says Deloitte Report-04-07-2026
More than 100 Japanese companies now run Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India, making Japan the largest contributor to the country’s GCC ecosystem from the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, according to Deloitte India’s report, India’s Strategic GCC Play for Japanese Enterprises.
The report projects that India’s GCC ecosystem will generate a net economic impact of $470–600 billion by FY2030, contribute 2.2–2.8% to GDP and create 20–25 million jobs.
Japanese centres are developing into strategic hubs for engineering, digital transformation and product innovation, working in AI, embedded systems, cloud, advanced analytics and digital manufacturing. The report describes a shift from back-office support to multidisciplinary centres of excellence handling end-to-end product development. Japan’s need to tackle demographic challenges while speeding up digital transformation, using India’s STEM talent, reinforces the trend.
Rohan Lobo, Partner and GCC Industry Leader, Deloitte India, said the two countries are entering a new phase of economic collaboration built on innovation and technology, with India becoming a strategic hub for Japan that offers scale, engineering talent and digital expertise.
Keerthi Kumar, Partner, Deloitte India, said Japanese GCCs are concentrated in engineering-led industries: technology accounts for 20 per cent, industrials 15 per cent, and automotive and healthcare 11 per cent each. India, he said, stands to benefit from Japanese engineering practices.
The next phase is reaching beyond established hubs to Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Coimbatore, Kochi and Indore, helped by cost competitiveness, specialised talent and supportive state policies, the report said.
Bilateral momentum is adding to this, including the JPY10 trillion ($68 billion) investment commitment, digital partnership initiatives and industrial collaboration frameworks. The report expects future growth to come from talent strategies, deeper R&D and innovation mandates, and stronger ecosystem partnerships.


