Quess Corp partners IGS and IPA for Indo-Japan GCC corridor

Quess Corp has partnered with Japan-based Institution for a Global Society (IGS) and Singapore-headquartered Indo-Pacific Advisory (IPA) to establish an Indo-Japan Global Capability Centre (GCC) corridor, aimed at helping Japanese enterprises set up and scale operations in India across sectors such as artificial intelligence, engineering, cybersecurity, BFSI, and digital transformation.

The initiative comes amid growing economic and technology cooperation between India and Japan. Japan has committed to invest 5 trillion yen in India by 2027, while a renewed bilateral agreement signed in 2025 targets 10 trillion yen in private investment over the next decade.

The partnership seeks to leverage India’s position as a leading GCC destination and address Japan’s increasing demand for advanced technology talent.

According to the companies, more than 70% of Japanese firms are seeking capabilities in cloud, AI, and machine learning, while Japan is projected to require up to 790,000 additional IT and engineering professionals by 2030. Against this backdrop, many Japanese companies are exploring India-based GCC models to access specialised talent while retaining control over intellectual property and operations.

Lohit Bhatia, Executive Director and Group CEO of Quess Corp, said India has evolved beyond being a cost-efficient destination and is now a strategic hub for technology talent and innovation. He noted that the alliance would support Japanese firms through the entire GCC lifecycle, from market entry and pilot deployments to long-term scaling and transformation.

Masahiro Fukuhara, Founder and CEO of IGS, said India’s large young population and strong STEM talent base make it a natural partner for Japanese companies grappling with workforce shortages and accelerating AI-led transformation. IPA Founder Nihal Chauhan said the collaboration would provide Japanese enterprises with a lower-risk pathway into India’s innovation ecosystem.

With over 2,000 GCCs already operating in India, the partners believe the corridor will accelerate the next wave of Japanese investments in the country’s technology and innovation landscape.