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GCC Leasing Reaches Record 9.1M Sq Ft in Q1 2026

NEW DELHI: India’s office market achieved its best first quarter ever, with gross leasing reaching approximately 20.7 million sq ft in Q1 2026, a 5% increase year-on-year. This growth was primarily fueled by unprecedented demand from Global Capability Centres (GCCs), as reported by CBRE. During this quarter, GCCs occupied 9.1 million sq ft, representing 44% of the total office leasing. Bengaluru and Hyderabad emerged as leading GCC hubs, contributing 48% and 19% of the demand, respectively, while Delhi-NCR accounted for 14%. Bengaluru continued to lead in office leasing with a 29% share, followed by Delhi-NCR at 22% and Mumbai at…

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Chandigarh Considers Higher FAR for Commercial Properties

CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh administration is contemplating an increase in the permissible floor area ratio (FAR) for commercial properties outside the ‘heritage sectors’. The administration has expressed plans to raise the FAR in Industrial Area Phase I and II from the current 0.75 and 1.0 to 2.0. “The decision regarding the FAR increase is currently with the top leadership of the administration. The proposal aims to double the FAR for commercial properties in the Industrial Area and areas beyond the heritage sectors,” sources report. Alongside the FAR increase, adjustments to the coverage area and allowable building heights are also under review.…

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Small Cities Like Mangalore, Bhopal Join GCC Race

India’s Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are branching out from their traditional hubs as tier-II cities like Mangalore, Bhopal, and Aurangabad emerge as innovative tech centers, driven by factors such as cost, talent, and supportive policies. While GCCs have increasingly established themselves in smaller cities like Coimbatore, Indore, and Lucknow, many states are actively promoting policies and investing in infrastructure to attract these centers. According to Sachin Alug, CEO of NLB Services, tier-II cities account for 30-32% of all new job postings. “The demand for tech and GCC roles in cities like Mangalore, Ahmedabad, and Nagpur is noticeably increasing, fueled by…

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BHIVE Workspace Leases 1.4 Lakh Sq Ft at Phoenix Asia Towers

NEW DELHI: BHIVE Workspace has secured a lease for 1.4 lakh sq ft of office space at Phoenix Asia Towers, located in Hebbal, North Bengaluru. The company has plans to introduce another one million sq. ft. of office space by 2026, accompanied by an overall investment of around ₹250–300 crore. “We are vigorously expanding our campus footprint, with nearly 1 million sq. ft. of new capacity to be added in 2026,” stated Shesh Rao Paplikar, the founder and CEO of the company. The new center will accommodate over 2,600 professionals and will feature a variety of options including co-working spaces,…

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Enzyme Office Spaces Expands with 350K Sq Ft in Bengaluru

Enzyme Office Spaces signs 3.5 lakh sq ft in Bengaluru, expands footprint BENGALURU: Enzyme Office Spaces has signed lease agreements totaling 3.5 lakh sq ft in Bengaluru, further establishing its presence in key micro-markets. Since the start of this year, the company has leased approximately 1.8 lakh sq ft in Whitefield, 1.5 lakh sq ft in HSR Layout, and 16,000 sq ft in Hebbal, which is expected to generate around ₹50 crore in annual revenue. The new facilities are being developed as managed office spaces with a combined capacity of approximately 5,000 seats, raising Enzyme’s total seating capacity in India…

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Mindspace REIT Buys 2.6M Sq Ft Chennai Office for ₹2,541 Cr

NEW DELHI: Mindspace Business Parks REIT (Mindspace REIT) has successfully acquired a 2.6 million sq ft grade-A office property in Chennai for approximately ₹2,541 crore, enhancing its foothold in the southern market. The acquisition involves obtaining 100% equity in the entities that own Commerzone Pallikaranai, situated on the Pallavaram-Thoraipakkam Road (PTR) corridor, a significant office micro-market in Chennai. This transaction has received board approval, along with a planned preferential unit issuance of up to ₹675 crore, pending regulatory and unitholder approvals. The asset features around 1.4 million sq ft of finished office space and 1.2 million sq ft under development,…

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Shashank Jain Appointed CEO as Alok Aggarwal Retires from Brookfield India REIT

NEW DELHI: The Board of Directors at Brookprop Management Services, which manages Brookfield India Real Estate Trust (Brookfield India REIT), has appointed Shashank Jain as the new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, effective July 1, 2026, succeeding Alok Aggarwal. Alok Aggarwal, who has been at the helm since the inception of the REIT, will be stepping down as of the close of business on June 30, 2026, as per a regulatory filing. Jain comes from PwC India, where he served as co-head of the deals practice, bringing over 25 years of experience in real estate, private equity, and mergers…

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Thiruvananthapuram: Neopolis IT Project Delayed by Expansion Plans

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Neopolis IT township project proposed by the Union government in the capital is expected to face delays, as the Centre plans to revise the scheme significantly by increasing its scope from 10 to nearly 100 cities nationwide. This expansion, aimed at enhancing next-generation IT infrastructure, casts uncertainty over the timeline of the Thiruvananthapuram project. The Neopolis project received preliminary approval from the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in December 2024 and is intended for development at Technopark Phase IV. It represents the initial phase of the ambitious Outer Area Growth Corridor (OAGC) project, which aims to…

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Office Leasing Jumps 15% to 18.3M Sq Ft in Q1 2026: Colliers

NEW DELHI: Office leasing in India’s top seven cities surged 15% year-on-year to 18.3 million sq ft in Q1 2026, fueled by demand from technology companies, BFSI sectors, and global capability centers (GCCs), as reported by Colliers India. Bengaluru and Hyderabad combined accounted for nearly half of the total leasing this quarter, totaling about 8.7 million sq ft. Other key markets, including Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Pune, and Chennai, saw a steady absorption of 2-3 million sq ft each of Grade A spaces. Arpit Mehrotra, Managing Director of Office Services in India for Colliers, remarked, “India’s office demand exhibits strong resilience, with…

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Meta’s India arm renews Mumbai BKC office lease for ₹200 crore

Facebook India Online Services, a subsidiary of Meta Platforms Inc., has renewed its office lease at One BKC in Mumbai’s Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC). This agreement involves a monthly rent of Rs 430 per sq ft, with an overall rental cost exceeding Rs 200 crore. The renewal, effective from December 15, spans five years and encompasses the 5th and 7th floors of the tower, one of India’s pricier commercial locations. The lease covers a car area of 46,678 sq ft, translating to a chargeable space of 70,167 sq ft. The total monthly rent exceeds Rs 3.02 crore at the agreed rate.…