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Serial Entrepreneur·Business Consultant·Japan–India Business Expert

Anil Raj

Founder of RAJGROUP in Tokyo since 2001 — building businesses across Japan and India in restaurants, technology, education and more.

“Japan–India business collaborations are reaching new heights.”
Portrait of Anil Raj, founder of RAJGROUP

About Anil Raj

Anil Raj is a serial international entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in building businesses across various industries in Japan and India. His ventures include technology-related services, an Indian chain of restaurants, an international kindergarten school, travel and leisure services, import and export, and more.

Before embarking on his entrepreneurial journey, Anil worked as a technology specialist for 17 years at international investment banks, including Credit Suisse, Dresdner, Shinsei Bank, and Citibank. He holds a Master of Science in Information Technology from Australia and founded RAJGROUP in Tokyo, Japan, in 2001.

Over the years, Anil Raj has facilitated partnerships between Japanese and Indian businesses, establishing himself as a go-to person for industry leaders seeking collaboration. He is well-known in both business and political circles in Japan and is often consulted when Indian heads of state and dignitaries visit Japan for business purposes.

Anil believes there is much to learn from Japan and vice versa, emphasising the importance of collaboration between the two countries to enhance the quality of life for their citizens. He remains deeply connected to India, having spoken at various forums to encourage Indian students and entrepreneurs, and believes that India’s growth story can be realised this century thanks to the emerging talent within the nation.

Awards and recognition

Anil Raj — Garshom International Award 2018

Garshom International Award 2018

Business Excellence

Anil Raj — ‘Future of India’ Entrepreneur Award 2016

‘Future of India’ Entrepreneur Award 2016

Presented on stage at the Future of India awards

Anil Raj — Selected business leader to meet Indian PM Narendra Modi

Selected business leader to meet Indian PM Narendra Modi

During the Prime Minister’s visit to Japan

Roles and associations

  • Special invitee, Loka Kerala Sabha 2020 (overseas business leaders of India / Kerala origin)
  • Overseas consultant to the Skill India Initiative
  • Founding Executive Council Member, BCIC Japan Chapter
  • Advisor, NIT Calicut, on India–Japan initiatives
  • Founder and Chairman, Indian IT Association of Japan (IITAJ)
  • Founder and Co-Chairman, Indian Restaurant Association Japan (IRAJ)
  • Founding Vice-President, World Malayalee Federation (Japan)
  • Advisor to NSDC International (National Skill Development Corporation International)
  • Supporting IIIT Kottayam on India–Japan initiatives
  • Advising IIT Patna Innovation Cell on India–Japan initiatives
  • RAJGROUP was the first company to bring construction workers from India to Japan

Businesses and organisations

Technology services, an Indian chain of restaurants, an international kindergarten, languages and design — the ventures behind RAJGROUP.

From the RAJGROUP blog

Questions

+Who is Anil Raj?

Anil Raj is a serial international entrepreneur and Japan–India business expert based in Tokyo. He founded RAJGROUP in 2001, after 17 years as a technology specialist at international investment banks including Credit Suisse, Dresdner, Shinsei Bank and Citibank.

+Which companies is Anil Raj behind?

RAJGROUP and its ventures: the Nirvanam restaurants, Nehan Tech, Starkids International Kindergarten School, Verycom, the Vivekananda Institute of Foreign Languages (where he is a director), and the Indian IT Association of Japan, which he founded and chairs.

+What awards has Anil Raj received?

The Garshom International Award 2018 for Business Excellence and the ‘Future of India’ Entrepreneur Award 2016. He was also selected as a business leader to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Japan.

+How can I contact Anil Raj?

Use the contact form on this page, or call the RAJGROUP office in Toranomon, Tokyo on 03-3433-1217.

Connect with Anil Raj

For partnerships between Japanese and Indian businesses, speaking, or anything else — send a message, or call the RAJGROUP office.

RAJGROUP Y.K.2F, Kyu-Ei Building, Toranomon 3-18-21Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0001, Japan03-3433-1217