New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- More than 100 Japanese companies have established or expanded their Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India, with operations increasingly shifting towards artificial intelligence (AI), engineering, product development and cybersecurity, according to a report by real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield.

The shift marks a move beyond traditional back-office support and cost reduction towards higher-value technology and innovation activities, as Japanese companies seek specialised talent and capabilities to support their global businesses, the report said.

Japanese GCCs are increasingly functioning as centres of excellence for digital product development, AI and automation, advanced analytics, cybersecurity and...