Top 10 Japanese GCCs Fueling Bengaluru’s Tech Boom

India’s Global Capability Centre (GCC) ecosystem is expanding rapidly, with the number of centres projected to grow from 1,700 in 2024 to 2,100 by 2030. While US-based GCCs have traditionally led the charge, non-US GCCs are rapidly gaining momentum, growing at an impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. This growth is nearly double that of their US-based counterparts, signalling India’s increasing prominence as a global hub for business services. Notably, Japanese companies account for around 5% of India’s GCC ecosystem, primarily focusing on automotive, electronics, and manufacturing. Traditionally, Japanese firms have used GCCs in India for operational support. Now, however, there is a growing shift towards research and development (R&D) and digital transformat