Indo-Japan Business Council

What Indo-Japan Business Council does

Indo-Japan Business Council (IJBC) is a Pune-headquartered, non-profit bilateral chamber established in 2011 and registered under registration no. U99000PN2011 GAP 138591. It operates under the institutional umbrella of the Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture (MCCIA). The organization facilitates business, trade, education, and cultural exchange between India and Japan, serving six primary segments: businesses and industries engaged in Indo-Japan trade or investment, educational institutions pursuing university partnerships, students and young professionals seeking Japan-focused opportunities, bilingual professionals (translators, interpreters, bilingual engineers), government and policy makers, and cultural organizations and NGOs.

Its core offering is a structured membership program with five tiers (Individual Associate at INR 5,000/year, Corporate at INR 10,000–40,000/year based on turnover, Industry Bodies and Educational Institutions at INR 10,000/year, and Students at INR 1,000/year, all on an April–March annual cycle). Beyond membership, IJBC runs recurring business conferences (e.g., the 10th Business Conference scheduled in Kolkata), business delegations to Japan, the Higher Education and Research Committee (HERC), a monthly online magazine, an SME HelpDesk, a Certificate Course for Resilient MSMEs, and India's only claimed verified Bilingual Expert Directory connecting Japanese-language professionals with organizations needing interpretation, translation, and training services.

IJBC does not develop proprietary technology products. Its underlying platform consists of its public website (ijbc.org) and a member portal (members.ijbc.org) for managing memberships, events, and the bilingual directory. Revenue is generated from subscription-style membership fees, event and delegation services, publication sales, and directory/freemium services. The go-to-market is community- and event-driven, targeting a hybrid of enterprise and individual members across India with cross-border Japan engagement. Leadership is led by Siddharth Deshmukh as President.

Name

Indo-Japan Business Council

Legal name

Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture (Indo-Japan Business Council / IJBC)

Website

https://ijbc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Indo-Japan Business Council (IJBC) is a Pune-based non-profit bilateral chamber, established in 2011 under MCCIA, that facilitates business, trade, education, and cultural exchange between India and Japan through tiered memberships, business conferences, delegations to Japan, a bilingual expert directory, and academic programs under HERC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Pune

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: IJBC generates revenue through annual membership fees across multiple categories: Individual Associate (₹5,000/year), Corporate (₹10,000-₹40,000 based on turnover), Industry Bodies & Associations (₹10,000/year), Educational Institutions (₹10,000/year), and Students (₹1,000/year). Membership runs April to March annually.
2. Event and Delegation Services: The organization generates revenue from organizing business conferences, delegations to Japan, and educational events such as the India-Japan Education Conference and Business Conference events.
3. Publication Sales: IJBC publishes a monthly online magazine and offers publications available for purchase through the website.
4. Bilingual Expert Directory Services: The verified bilingual expert directory connects Japanese language professionals with organizations, providing a platform for hiring interpretation, translation, and training services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Indo-Japan Business Council (IJBC) is a non-profit bilateral chamber offering structured membership tiers, business delegations to Japan, business and education conferences, a verified bilingual expert directory, and SME helpdesk services to facilitate India-Japan collaboration in trade, technology, education, and culture. The organization also publishes a monthly online magazine and runs the Higher Education and Research Committee (HERC) for academic partnerships.

Product overview

Indo-Japan Business Council (IJBC) operates as a bilateral chamber organization offering a portfolio of membership-based services, networking platforms, and professional programs. The core offerings include IJBC Membership Program (with five tiers from Individual to Corporate), the Bilingual Expert Directory (India's only verified platform for Japanese-Indian language professionals), Business Delegations and Conferences for trade engagement, IJBC HelpDesk for SME support, a Monthly Magazine for collaboration insights, and the Higher Education and Research Committee (HERC) for academic partnerships. Additional services include MSME certificate courses and cultural exchange tours. The organization does not offer a technology product but rather facilitates business connections, knowledge exchange, and people-to-people networks between India and Japan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Higher Education and Research Committee (HERC): A committee under IJBC focused on promoting university ties, student exchange, research and development, and academic excellence between India and Japan.

Products and services

• IJBC Membership Program Structured membership tiers (Individual Associate, Corporate, Industry Bodies & Associations, Educational Institutions, Student) providing access to Indo-Japan business networking, delegations, policy dialogues, and member benefits. Annual fees range from ₹1,000 for students to ₹40,000 for large corporates, with corporate tiers scaled by turnover.
• Bilingual Expert Directory India's only verified bilingual expert directory connecting professionals fluent in Japanese and Indian languages with organizations seeking translation, interpretation, language training, and bilingual consulting services.
• Business Delegations Business missions to Japan providing participants with opportunities to explore business potential, meet government agencies, universities, and business leaders through IJBC-led visits.
• Business Conferences Annual business conferences covering trade, technology, and SME partnerships between India and Japan, including events such as the 10th Business Conference in Kolkata on Scaling India-Japan SME Partnerships: Trade, Technology, and Eastern Corridors.
• IJBC HelpDesk SME support service connecting Indian and Japanese small and medium enterprises with potential partners for collaboration.
• Monthly Magazine Online monthly publication exploring opportunities for collaboration between India and Japan across business, education, and culture.
• Higher Education and Research Committee (HERC) Committee promoting university ties, student exchange, research and development, and academic excellence in humanities, science, and technology between India and Japan.
• Certificate Course for Resilient MSMEs Basic course designed to build resilience and capability in MSMEs for Indo-Japan business collaboration.
• Experience Japan/India Tours Cultural exchange tours enabling participants to explore culture, education, and real business environments in Japan and India.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• British Chamber of Commerce in India: Bilateral chamber promoting UK-India trade, investment, and education links. Highly comparable tiered membership model, events calendar, and SME support services.
• Indo-German Chamber of Commerce: Bilateral chamber of commerce promoting India-Germany business, trade, and cultural collaboration. Closely mirrors IJBC's membership-based bilateral chamber model with tiered corporate membership and delegation programs.
• Indo-Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Bilateral chamber facilitating Italy-India business partnerships, with similar offerings including member services, business delegations, and networking events.
• Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO): Government-affiliated organization promoting bilateral trade and investment between Japan and other countries, including India. Directly comparable in mission to facilitate Indo-Japan business linkages, though backed by significantly greater resources.
• JETRO India: JETRO's India-specific office providing market entry support, business matching, and policy liaison for Japanese companies entering India. Closest direct functional peer given identical bilateral India-Japan trade mandate.
• Indo-American Chamber of Commerce: One of India's largest bilateral chambers, promoting India-US trade and investment. Comparable in member-tier structure, event programming, and delegation services, but operating at much greater scale.
• Indo-Japan Chamber of Commerce (IJO Chamber / Indo-Japan trade associations): Multiple other bilateral Indo-Japan associations exist (e.g., Indo-Japanese Business Cooperation Council under CII), directly competing for the same member companies and delegations.

Broad incumbents

• Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture (MCCIA): IJBC's parent/sponsor organization — one of India's oldest chambers (founded 1934), headquartered in Pune. Comparable as a membership-based chamber providing trade promotion, policy engagement, and SME support in the Maharashtra region.
• Confederation of Indian Industry (CII): India's largest industry association with deep policy influence and multinational engagement. A broad incumbent offering overlapping capabilities (delegations, policy dialogue, member networking) but spanning all countries rather than bilateral focus.
• Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI): One of India's oldest and largest business chambers, providing trade promotion, policy advocacy, and international engagement. Overlaps with IJBC's mission but at national scale across multiple country relationships.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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