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Anil Raj

Anil Raj

Serial entrepreneur bridging India–Japan business and technology

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Tokyo, Japan
Joined July 2026
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Summary

Serial entrepreneur with multi‑sector operations: Anil Raj founded and leads RajGroup, which operates across hospitality (Nirvanam restaurants), IT services (NehaN Technologies), education (Starkids) and import/export; his entrepreneurship emphasizes building businesses that bridge India and Japan. ceoinsightsindia+2
Technology and banking background informs his business approach: Raj trained as an IT specialist (MS in IT) and worked in IT roles at international banks before founding businesses, and now leads an IT consulting and staffing firm focused on SAP/Oracle/Salesforce. ceoinsightsindia+2
Community and trade leadership between India and Japan: he holds association leadership roles (Indian IT Association Japan, Indian Restaurant Association Japan) and engages in formal India–Japan trade and delegation activity (BCIC Japan Initiatives), working on business ties and workforce mobility initiatives. gov+2
Public-facing communicator and commentator: Raj participates in interviews, panel discussions and media (YouTube interviews, ET CIO conversations, news segments) offering perspectives on India–Japan economic ties, technology businesses and entrepreneurship. youtube+2

Work

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Writing

From code to culture: Anil Raj on reinventing entrepreneurship in Japan

June 1, 2025

Interview/profile covering Anil Raj's journey from IT professional to serial entrepreneur in Japan, discussing business strategy, cultural adaptation and growth of his ventures.

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An Indian footprint in Japan

January 1, 2022

Article about Nirvanam and Anil Raj's role in establishing Indian restaurants and a business footprint in Japan.

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Anil Raj: An International Business Leader Making IT Big In Japan

Profile/interview describing RajGroup's ventures, NehaN Technologies and the founder's background in banking IT and entrepreneurship.

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Hobbies

Enjoys travel within Japan; cites Hakone/Mt. Fuji as a favorite place to visit. jarman-international