New Delhi, India
Maalabay Consultancy Private Limited bridges Japan and India through expert cross-cultural, legal, and strategic consulting. We help organizations navigate culture, compliance, and communication to foster trust, collaboration, and sustained growth.
As the exclusive India Affiliate Office of Japan Intercultural Consulting (JIC), we combine deep India HR and legal expertise with Japan business cultural intelligence — a combination no generalist firm can offer.
Maalabay works with Japanese and global organisations connected to Japan through their customers, partners, or investors — and with those that adopt Japanese-inspired management systems and work cultures. We also serve Indian firms seeking to engage with Japanese counterparts.
With over two decades of global experience, Mohita Modgill is an authority on cross-cultural HR strategy and Japan–India business integration. A York University alumna and former UNDP professional, she has dedicated her career to turning cultural complexity into competitive advantage.
Having worked closely with organisations on both sides, Mohita has developed deep insight into the qualities, work ethics, and operational styles that define Indian and Japanese businesses. She specialises in identifying and building synergies between the two — bridging gaps, aligning expectations, and enabling more effective, sustainable collaboration.
As India Representative for Japan Intercultural Consulting and an alumna of The British School, New Delhi, Mohita maintains extensive relationships across India's premium educational institutions, industrial networks, and Japanese diplomatic and business communities.
Evidence-based programs designed specifically for Japanese companies in India and Indian professionals working with Japanese organisations. We go beyond generic culture awareness to change workplace behaviour.
Full-spectrum people operations support for Japanese companies operating in India — from entry-level HR structuring to complex legal compliance and employment law navigation.
Your gateway into India's complex but rewarding market. On-ground guidance, relationships, and operational expertise to enter and grow in India with confidence and cultural intelligence.
Founded by Rochelle Kopp, Japan Intercultural Consulting (JIC) is the world's premier firm specialising in Japan-related cross-cultural training, coaching, and consulting. With clients at leading global and Japanese corporations, JIC has helped thousands of professionals work more effectively across the Japan–Global divide.
As JIC's exclusive India Affiliate Office, Maalabay delivers the full suite of JIC programs with deep localisation for the India business context — delivered in both English and Japanese by trainers who understand both cultures from the inside.
The JIC 19 Cultural Dimensions framework is a globally-proven, structured methodology for identifying, measuring, and bridging cultural gaps between Japan and India — and across all Japan-adjacent working relationships.
Developed by Japan Intercultural Consulting over decades of research and practice, this framework underpins all of Maalabay's intercultural training programs. It provides organisations with a measurable, evidence-based approach to cultural understanding that goes far beyond generic sensitivity training.
Each dimension is assessed through our proprietary survey, allowing us to precisely design session content that addresses the specific cultural friction points your organisation faces.
Before every intercultural session, Maalabay administers the JIC 19-Dimensions survey to participants, measuring their interest level (Low / Medium / High) across each dimension. This allows us to precisely customise session content, focusing on the dimensions most relevant to your team's actual daily challenges — making every program practical, targeted, and immediately applicable.
Trusted by 50+ Japanese companies across India. Maalabay partners with Japan's leading corporations, research institutes, and associations operating across the India–Japan corridor.
Maalabay has provided outstanding HR consulting and advisory services to our organisation. Their deep understanding of both Japanese corporate culture and Indian employment law has made them an invaluable partner for our India operations.
The intercultural training programs delivered by Maalabay made a real difference in how our Indian and Japanese teams work together. The JIC methodology is structured, practical, and produces results you can see in the workplace.
Maalabay supported us through a very tough restructuring process that entailed complex legal steps and sensitive Employee Relations management. We will continue to work with them for all our sensitive business needs.
Working with Japan Intercultural Consulting has been such a positive experience. We have hosted more than 10 different sessions of Working Effectively with Japanese Colleagues. JIC Instructors have always been professional, knowledgeable, and seem to enjoy what they do.
We look forward to supporting your Japan–India business journey. Reach out to begin a conversation about how Maalabay can serve your organisation.
