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Fit-Outs: The New Revenue Engine for Flexible Offices

Office fit-outs are increasingly becoming a significant revenue source for operators of flexible workspaces. In the first half of 2025, India saw a steady 3% rise in fit-out costs across its top eight cities. According to Cushman & Wakefield, India remains one of the most cost-effective locations for office fit-outs in the Asia-Pacific region, making it an appealing market for businesses looking to expand their workspaces. With a gross leasing of 42 million square feet during this timeframe, the sector is poised to exceed 90 million sqft of leasing activity annually for the first time. “The increasing need for customized…

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Microchip Acquires Bengaluru Office Space for ₹176 Crore

Representative image Bengaluru: Microchip Technology, a US-based semiconductor leader, has acquired 1.72 lakh sq ft of office space in Whitefield for ₹176 crore. This is one of the largest office buyouts in the city this quarter. According to the registered sale deed from Propstack, the purchase consists of two commercial blocks located at 170-172, Phase 2, EPIP Zone, Whitefield. The seller, Ascendum Solution India, is a part of Cincinnati’s Vora Group, which is involved in IT services, business solutions, and real estate. The office space comprises two blocks measuring 92,098 sq ft and 80,395 sq ft, each featuring a basement,…

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Gujarat RERA Seeks Govt Aid to Revive GIFT City Project

AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat Real Estate Regulatory Authority (GujRERA) has reached out to the state urban development department (UDD), seeking assistance in completing the long-delayed World Trade Centre (WTC) project at GIFT City, where numerous investor funds are currently tied up. Sources indicate that this call for intervention follows the arrest of the project’s promoter by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) over allegations of real estate fraud. The association of allotters has expressed that they are unable to proceed with the project. Officials have noted that the project, which began in 2014-15, was intended to feature four towers. While two have been…

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EFC India to List on NSE August 20

NEW DELHI: EFC (I), a comprehensive office infrastructure and design services firm currently listed on BSE, is set to debut on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) on August 20. This listing is anticipated to enhance liquidity, strengthen investor confidence, and increase brand visibility. The company added 3,377 seats in the April-June quarter, bringing the total to 63,389, a remarkable 34.72% increase compared to the 47,051 seats during the same period last year. EFC’s net profit surged by 196% year-on-year to ₹46.7 crore in Q1 FY26, up from ₹15.8 crore last year. Operating income has nearly doubled, growing by 115% to…

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MPIDC Develops Revenue Model for IT Park 4 Offices, Indore

INDORE: The Madhya Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation (MPIDC) is crafting a revenue model aimed at providing office spaces to tech companies in the forthcoming IT Park 4, located in the Pardeshipura area, prior to launching the allotment process. The MPIDC’s regional office in Indore has proposed a plan to its head office for office space distribution across various floors of the under-construction IT Park 4. This proposal is based on input from tech firms and startups keen on occupying the new park, with interests reportedly coming from companies in Bangalore, Maharashtra, and Delhi. “To ensure full occupancy in IT Park…

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Apple Signs 10-Year Lease for 2.7 Lakh Sq Ft in Bengaluru

Certainly! Here’s a rewritten version of the content: NEW DELHI: Apple India has secured approximately 270,000 square feet of office space in Bangalore, committing to a 10-year lease with an initial monthly rent of Rs 6.3 crore, as reported by data analytics firm Propstack. As the leading exporter of mobile phones from India, Apple has exported iPhones valued at around Rs 1.5 lakh crore in the financial year 2024-25. The space, sourced from the Embassy Group, includes several floors and car parking facilities. According to Propstack, Apple is projected to spend over Rs 1,000 crore on rent, car park, and…

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Dow Chemical Leases 2.5 Lakh Sq Ft Office in Navi Mumbai

Representative image Dow Chemicals International has secured over 2.56 lakh sq ft of office space in an IT park located in Navi Mumbai’s Airoli area via a long-term lease lasting over 10 years. This transaction is one of the largest in the city’s IT and business park sector. The US-based chemical giant has leased five floors (from the 2nd to the 6th) in one of the towers of the Mindspace Special Economic Zone, owned by Mindspace Business Parks. Total rental costs across the lease term are projected to be around Rs 250 crore. The lease, effective from September 15, will…

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Smartworks Reports ₹4.19 Crore Loss in Q1 FY26

NEW DELHI: Smartworks Coworking Spaces Ltd reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 4.19 crore in the first quarter of FY26. The net loss was Rs 23 crore in the same period last year. However, total income increased to Rs 387.98 crore during the April-June quarter of 2025-26, up from Rs 323.15 crore in the same period the previous year, as per a regulatory disclosure. In the 2024-25 fiscal year, Smartworks recorded a net loss of Rs 63.17 crore with a total income of Rs 1,409.66 crore. Recently listed on stock exchanges, Smartworks Coworking Spaces is a prominent operator of…

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Tamil Nadu to Launch Special Vehicle for Co-Working Space

CHENNAI: With the planned expansion of co-working spaces throughout the city as part of the chief minister’s project, the state government has established a special purpose vehicle (SPV) and a private company led by a CEO to oversee these spaces. The SPV will operate independently from the government to facilitate the day-to-day management of the co-working facilities. Participants in the meeting—including officials from CMDA, special projects, and the urban development department—indicated that the chief minister aims for all 30 proposed centers to function seamlessly, regardless of changes in government or departmental leadership. Currently, the only co-working center in Kolathur is…

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Eaton Technologies Secures 1.5 Lakh Sq Ft Lease in Pune

Representative image Eaton Technologies, the Indian subsidiary of global intelligent power management firm Eaton Corporation, has secured over 150,000 sq ft of office space in an IT park located in Pune’s Baner area through a 10-year long-term lease. The transaction is expected to incur an estimated rental expense exceeding Rs 250 crore for the duration of the lease, with an option to lease an additional 47,000 sq ft in the same complex. The company is set to establish its Global Capability Center (GCC) at this location. This deal aligns with the increasing trend of multinational corporations committing to large office…