Who We Are | Rakuten India

OPTIMISM IN ACTION

When we say Rakuten means optimism, we mean it. It’s the belief that tomorrow can always be better, and innovation is how we get there. That’s been our story since 1997. What began as a single online marketplace in Tokyo is now a global tech ecosystem spanning e-commerce, fintech, digital content, mobile and more.

The story behind us

2B Members

2B

Members

Over 2 billion people around the world interact with Rakuten every day. From shopping online to using fintech services, streaming content, or staying connected, our members are at the heart of everything we do. Each interaction is a small step toward making life easier, smarter, and a little more seamless.

30 Countries And Regions

30

Countries and regions

Rakuten spans 30 countries, bringing ideas and people together across continents. Our teams learn from each other, adapt to local needs, and build solutions that work everywhere. It’s global thinking with a local touch.

70+ Businesses

70+

Businesses

From e-commerce and mobile to digital content and fintech, Rakuten runs more than 70 businesses. Each one is a thread in a larger ecosystem, working toward the same goal: creating value through innovation and entrepreneurship.

Our mission is to contribute to society by creating value through innovation and entrepreneurship.

Mickey Mikitani

Chairman and CEO,
Rakuten Group

Rakuten India is the largest technology and innovation centre outside Japan.

Based in Bengaluru, we work across multiple domains and functions including AI, data platforms, payments, e-commerce, and network infrastructure. We partner with Rakuten businesses around the globe, helping them scale, adapt, and build better. Our teams are collaborative, product-focused, and grounded in Rakuten’s core philosophy: to empower people and society through innovation.At Rakuten India, this means using technology to solve real problems, support global teams, build systems that scale with people and leave a lasting impact.

MEET OUR
LEADERSHIP TEAM

Our leaders are doers and thinkers. They dream, plan, and roll up their sleeves to turn ideas into action every day.

BOARD
MEMBERS

Our board members bring experience, perspective, and guidance. They challenge us to think bigger, help shape strategy, and ensure we stay true to our mission.