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Report: India Office Leasing Reaches 86.4 Million Sq Ft by 2025

NEW DELHI: India’s office market achieved a remarkable milestone in 2025, with gross leasing volumes soaring to an unprecedented 86.4 million sq ft, reflecting a 20% year-on-year increase, as reported by Knight Frank India. The annual leasing volume not only surpassed the previous high recorded in 2024 but also exceeded the pre-pandemic figure from 2019 by 43%. Bengaluru retained its status as the nation’s largest office market, with 28.7 million sq ft leased, marking an impressive 59% year-on-year growth. Following Bengaluru were Hyderabad (11.4 million sq ft), Delhi NCR (11.3 million sq ft), Pune (10.8 million sq ft), and Chennai…

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Wipro Leases 145,000 Sq Ft Office in Navi Mumbai’s Mindspace

Representative Image Information technology services leader Wipro has secured a significant office space of 1.45 lakh sq ft at an IT park in Navi Mumbai via a long-term lease. This move highlights the ongoing demand for efficient Grade A offices in suburban business districts. The space is leased at Mindspace Airoli East from Mindspace Business Parks, with a lease agreement registered on December 29 for a total duration of 60 months. The agreement sets a starting monthly rent of approximately Rs 97.25 lakh, equating to around Rs 67 per sq ft. A security deposit of around Rs 5.83 crore was…

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India’s Office Market Sees 61M sq ft Net Absorption in 2025

NEW DELHI: India’s office market achieved its best performance ever in 2025, with net absorption reaching 61.4 million sq ft, a 25% increase compared to the previous year, according to a report by Cushman & Wakefield. Bengaluru topped the absorption figures at 14.4 million sq ft, representing 23% of total demand. Delhi NCR followed with 10.9 million sq ft (18%). Other cities, such as Mumbai (9.6 million sq ft), Hyderabad (9.1 million sq ft), Pune (8.2 million sq ft), and Chennai (7.0 million sq ft), also showed robust leasing activity. Kolkata and Ahmedabad recorded net absorptions of 1.4 million sq…

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Six Commercial Plots Secured in Pithampur’s Sector 7

Representative AI image INDORE: The Madhya Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation (MPIDC) has allocated land to six owners under the land pooling scheme, part of the development of the Sector 7 industrial belt in Pithampur. The allocation process involved 47 commercial plots valued at ₹47 crore, following an invitation for applications from landowners. Two owners opted for alternative locations, which will be allotted later, while seven others who could not attend will be included in a lottery supervised by officials. Himanshu Prajapati, executive director of MPIDC Indore, stated, “Any remaining compensation will be promptly settled with the allocation of residential plots…

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Delhi-NCR Office Occupancy Set to Exceed 80% by FY27: ICRA

NEW DELHI: The grade-A office market in Delhi NCR is witnessing robust growth, with occupancy levels expected to reach 80.5-81.0% by March 2027, per ICRA, a rating agency. Since March 2023, occupancy has surged significantly, climbing 600 basis points to 78.6% by September 2025. This increase is largely attributed to strong net absorption outpacing new supply over several years. In FY2025, net absorption totaled 11.4 million sq ft, notably exceeding the 7.4 million sq ft of new supply. This trend has continued into the first half of FY2026, with net absorption reaching eight million sq ft compared to 7.3 million…

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India office leasing remains steady at 75.2 million sq ft in 2025

NEW DELHI: By the end of 2025, India’s office market demonstrated stability, with gross leasing across six key cities reaching 75.2 million sq ft, consistent with the previous year, as reported by Savills India. Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, and Mumbai were the standout markets, collectively representing nearly 61% of the total office leasing activity. Despite uncertainties in the global economy, demand showed resilience, bolstered by new market entrants and the expansion of global capability centers (GCCs). Savills projects a positive outlook for 2026, driven by sustained interest from GCCs, technology firms, and the BFSI sector, although the robust supply pipeline may slightly…

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Flexible Workspace Stock to Exceed 100M Sq Ft by 2027

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: India’s flexible workspace market is poised for significant growth over the next two to three years. Flex office space across the top seven cities is expected to exceed 100 million sq ft by 2027, rising from 72.3 million sq ft in 2025, as reported by Colliers India. As operators continue to expand, the percentage of flex space in the overall office market is projected to increase from 8.5% in 2025 to 10.5% by 2027. This growth will be fueled by rising enterprise demand, with the average annual seat uptake anticipated to grow by 25% to…

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Bagmane Prime Files for ₹4,000 Crore IPO

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: Bagmane Prime Office REIT, based in Bengaluru, has submitted its draft offer document to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for an initial public offering (IPO) of up to ₹4,000 crore. This includes a fresh issue of units amounting to ₹3,000 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of ₹1,000 crore by selling unitholders. The REIT, sponsored by Bagmane Realty and Infrastructure LLP, manages a premium portfolio of Grade A+ office business parks focused in key office areas of Bengaluru. It encompasses 20.3 million sq ft of total area with 19.6 million sq…

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India’s REIT Market Surpasses ₹2.3 Lakh Crore Asset Value

NEW DELHI: India’s Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) market has developed into a significant institutional asset class, with a gross asset value (GAV) reaching approximately ₹2.3 lakh crore and the equity market capitalisation nearing ₹1.66 lakh crore as of September 30, 2025, as reported by Anarock Capital. Despite only about 32% of India’s REIT-eligible commercial stock being listed, the domestic REIT market has outperformed Hong Kong in market capitalisation, highlighting rapid growth since the first listing in 2019. Following Knowledge Realty Trust’s listing in August 2025, India now boasts five listed REITs that manage a combined portfolio of around 176…

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India’s Office Leasing Surpasses 70 Million Sq Ft in 2025

NEW DELHI: India’s office market maintained its growth trajectory in 2025, achieving over 70 million sq ft in Grade A office leasing across the top seven cities for the first time. This surge was fueled by a robust year-end push and sustained confidence from occupiers, as reported by Colliers India. During the year, total office leasing reached around 71.5 million sq ft, reflecting a 6% increase from the previous year. The final quarter was particularly significant, with quarterly demand surpassing 20 million sq ft, a 20% rise from the previous quarter, driven by substantial deal closures and expansion efforts. Bengaluru…