Quess International Services Private Limited (QISPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Quess Corp , has entered into a strategic collaboration with Institution for a Global Society (IGS) and Indo-Pacific Advisory (IPA) to establish a robust Indo–Japan Global Capability Center (GCC) corridor. Announced on June 23, 2026, the initiative aims to open opportunities for Japanese companies to set up GCCs in India across high-growth sectors including AI, engineering, cybersecurity, BFSI, and digital transformation. The partnership seeks to support leading Japanese enterprises in building, scaling, and transforming their India operations, leveraging the country's position as the world's leading GCC destination with over 2,000 centers currently operating.

The collaboration draws upon the deepening Special Strategic and Global Partnership between India and Japan. Japan has committed to invest 5 trillion yen in India by 2027, reinforced by a renewed 2025 bilateral agreement targeting 10 trillion yen in private investment over a decade. Cooperation is advancing under frameworks such as the Japan-India Digital Partnership and the Industrial Competitiveness Partnership, spanning semiconductors, critical minerals, and advanced technologies. This backdrop supports the transformation of Japan's enterprise operating model, where over 70% of firms cite a growing need for advanced cloud, AI, and machine learning capabilities.

Government projections in Japan point to a requirement for up to 790,000 additional IT and engineering professionals by 2030. Japanese companies are actively evaluating India-based GCC and offshore delivery models, which have evolved from cost arbitrage tools into strategic growth enablers. These models provide access to specialised talent at scale while enabling enterprises to retain full ownership of intellectual property and institutional knowledge. The Quess–IGS–IPA partnership is designed to unlock this growth, supporting Japanese enterprises in diversifying global operations and accessing future-ready talent.

Strategic Objectives and Sector Focus

The alliance is structured to address the execution challenges Japanese firms face in entering the Indian market. It combines Quess' workforce and GCC execution expertise with IGS' deep Japanese market access and IPA's strategic government and business ecosystem support. The partnership aims to support companies across the entire GCC lifecycle, from market entry and pilot team deployment to long-term scaling and transformation.

The following table outlines the key sectors targeted under the Indo–Japan GCC corridor:

Executive Commentary

Lohit Bhatia, Executive Director & Group CEO of Quess Corp, stated that the collaboration establishes a structured Indo–Japan GCC corridor enabling Japanese companies to build and scale operations in India. He highlighted that the initiative combines Quess' capabilities with the partners' strengths to create high-skilled employment opportunities for Indian professionals.

Masahiro Fukuhara, Founder and CEO of IGS, noted that Japanese companies face a shortage of advanced talent and a shrinking workforce. He emphasized that India, with its young demographic and strong STEM orientation, serves as a strategic complement, and the alliance will build a reliable bridge to India's talent ecosystem.

Nihal Chauhan, Founder of IPA, added that the Japan-India relationship is defined by converging strategic interests. He pointed out that while India is now a partner for innovation, Japanese firms often struggle with regulatory navigation and local relationships — a gap this alliance aims to fill by providing a lower-risk pathway into the market.

Quess Corp Limited disclosed on April 06, 2026, that its promoter Ajit Abraham Isaac and designated Persons Acting in Concert (PACs) have not created any encumbrance on shares held by them during the financial year ended March 31, 2026. This declaration ensures that the shares held by these key stakeholders remain free from charges or liens, providing clarity on the holding structure for investors.

The disclosure was submitted to BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited in compliance with Regulation 31(4) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. The regulation mandates the declaration of any encumbrance created on shares by promoters or PACs during a financial year.

Parties to the Disclosure

The filing identifies the specific individuals and entities covered under this disclosure. The table below details the names of the persons and their classification within the promoter group.

quess corp confirmed that neither Ajit Abraham Isaac nor the listed PACs, including Isaac Enterprises LLP and Net Resources Investments Private Limited, made any direct or indirect encumbrance on the company's shares during the specified period. The document was signed and submitted from Bengaluru.