Quess Corp Partners with IGS and IPA to Launch Indo-Japan GCC Corridor
Quess Corp, through its wholly owned subsidiary Quess International Services Private Limited, has partnered with Japan's Institution for a Global Society (IGS) and Indo-Pacific Advisory (IPA) to create a dedicated Indo-Japan Global Capability Center (GCC) corridor. This initiative aims to help Japanese enterprises establish and scale operations in India across artificial intelligence, engineering, cybersecurity, banking and financial services, and digital transformation.
The collaboration leverages the deepening economic ties between India and Japan, particularly Japan's commitment to invest 5 trillion yen in India by 2027, as stated in a press release by Quess Corp. The partnership comes at a time when Japanese companies face a shortage of advanced technology talent domestically.
Addressing Japan's Talent Crunch with India's Ecosystem
Lohit Bhatia, Executive Director and Group CEO of Quess Corp, said, "India has cemented its position as the world's foremost destination for GCC growth, backed by an unmatched talent ecosystem, advanced digital capabilities, and a workforce built for innovation. For Japanese enterprises accelerating their transformation agendas, India offers far more than cost efficiency; it is a gateway to high-quality technology talent at scale."
Through Quess International Services, the company will combine its workforce and GCC execution expertise with IGS's access to the Japanese market and IPA's support for government and business ecosystems. Bhatia added, "Through this collaboration, we are establishing a structured Indo-Japan GCC corridor that enables Japanese companies to build and scale operations in India, while creating meaningful, high-skilled employment opportunities for Indian professionals."
Japan's Enterprise Shift and Demand for Tech Talent
Japan's enterprise model is undergoing a significant shift, with over 70% of firms citing demand for cloud, AI, and machine learning capabilities. Projections indicate a need for up to 790,000 more IT and engineering professionals by 2030. Masahiro Fukuhara, Founder and CEO of IGS, said, "As we enter the era of AI agents, Japanese companies find themselves at a crossroads—a shortage of the advanced talent needed to execute corporate strategy, compounded by a shrinking and aging workforce. India, with around 430 million people under the age of 18, a strong STEM orientation, and a deep pool of professionals in cybersecurity, physical AI, and other frontier domains, is a natural strategic complement."
Supporting Japanese Firms Across the GCC Lifecycle
The alliance is designed to support Japanese firms across the entire GCC lifecycle, from market entry and pilot teams to long-term scaling. Nihal Chauhan, Founder of IPA, said, "The Japan-India relationship is entering a more substantive phase—defined by technology, capability-building, and converging strategic interests across the Indo-Pacific. For Japanese companies, India is now a partner for innovation rather than simply a destination for scale. The harder question has always been execution: how to navigate the regulatory environment, build the right local relationships, and structure an entry that endures. That is precisely what this alliance is built to address, giving Japanese firms a credible, lower-risk pathway into India's talent and innovation ecosystem."
Market Response and Stock Performance
As of 1422 IST, shares of Quess Corp traded 0.4% lower at Rs 250.39 on the National Stock Exchange. The announcement underscores the growing strategic importance of India as a hub for global capability centers, particularly for Japanese firms seeking to address talent shortages and accelerate digital transformation.
