Business Opportunities in Japan is Surging

Japan’s technology sector is experiencing a historic surge. With investments in cloud computing, AI, IoT, and cybersecurity skyrocketing, Japan’s technology market is witnessing double-digit annual growth. The cloud computing segment alone is valued at approximately $28.7 billion in 2025, expanding at nearly 16 percent each year, while the cybersecurity industry is growing at a remarkable 20 percent CAGR.

On the other hand, India and Japan’s trade relationship has grown stronger amidst these technological advancements. In FY25, the bilateral trade volume between the two countries reached an impressive $25.17 billion. Japanese exports to India totaled $18.92 billion, while Indian exports to Japan

stood at $6.25 billion. These vibrant trade relations also encompass a surge in private investment, with Japanese investments in India targeting up to $6.8 billion annually over the coming decade. Both nations have agreed to ramp up the exchange of skilled labor, with a target of half a million Indian professionals and students working and learning in Japan within five years.

Indian business leaders in Japan now form a highly visible and influential segment within the country’s business ecosystem. They are prominently steering businesses across technology, finance, manufacturing, and services, facilitating collaborative ventures and investments between the two Asian giants. Indian expatriate leaders in Japan possess deep cross-cultural insights and play a vital role in bridging business practices between the two countries, enhancing the bilateral economic partnership. As Japan embraces its digital transformation, Indian leaders and entrepreneurs are emerging as drivers of innovation and change, deepening economic and cultural linkages between the two countries. This special issue of CEO Insights sheds more light on this scenario, featuring some of the stellar Indian leaders in Japan. Do let us know your thoughts.