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Japanese property firms expand aggressively into India’s market

Representative Image MUMBAI: Japanese real estate developers continue to explore the complex Indian market, with many expected to enter, lured by rising rental rates in a rapidly expanding economy and low construction costs. A prime example is Mitsui Fudosan, Japan’s largest property developer, which ventured into India in 2020 through a partnership with local developer RMZ Real Estate to construct an office complex in Bengaluru. According to two sources familiar with the matter, the company may invest an additional 30-35 billion yen (approximately $190-$225 million) in projects with RMZ or other local developers. Last month, Mitsui Fudosan’s management team visited…

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日本企業、インドでGCCを狙う

AI-generated image (representative) HYDERABAD: Although Japanese companies have joined the global capability centre (GCC) scene in India later than others, the ‘silver tsunami’ in Japan is driving an influx of these firms to India. With approximately 30% of its population aged 65 and older, Japan faces a rapidly shrinking workforce while dealing with modernisation challenges. This situation has propelled Japanese companies to seek out India’s young and talented tech workforce, alongside its robust engineering capabilities and growing innovation ecosystem. As reported by Joules2Watts Business Solutions, India is now home to around 85 Japanese GCCs employing over 180,000 people, a number…