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Office Leasing Up 7% to 41.6M sq ft in H1 2026: Report

NEW DELHI: Office space absorption in India’s six major cities reached 41.6 million sq ft in the first half of 2026, showing a 7% increase compared to the previous year, as reported by Savills India. The report specifies that these leasing figures pertain only to new transactions, excluding pre-commitments and renewals. The first half of 2026 saw new office supply at 23.7 million sq ft, marking a 5% year-on-year decline. As of Q2 2026, India’s total Grade-A office stock stood at 872.7 million sq ft, with overall vacancy rates declining from 14.7% to 13.2% compared to the same period last…

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Volvo Group Leases 600K Sq Ft Office in Bengaluru

One of the largest transactions in Q2 2026 occurred when the Volvo Group leased 600,000 sq. ft. of office space at Bagmane Capital South in Bengaluru, influenced by geopolitical tensions that have delayed decision-making processes. Bengaluru topped the list for city-wise leasing, holding a 27% share in Q2 2026, while Bengaluru, Pune, and Delhi-NCR together represented 58% of national leasing. “Bengaluru remains India’s premier office market, bolstered by a rich technology workforce, a thriving tech ecosystem, premium office space, and competitive rents. The city accounted for nearly 50% of nationwide pre-commitments this year, indicating occupiers’ readiness to secure top-quality space…

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India Office Leasing Falls 2% to 48M Sq Ft in H1 2026

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: In the first half of 2026, office leasing in India’s top eight cities reached 48 million sq ft, representing a slight two percent decline compared to the previous year, according to Knight Frank India. However, supply additions surged by 35 percent year-on-year, totaling 27.1 million sq ft during this period. The total office stock in these markets increased to 1,054.6 million sq ft, marking a six percent annual growth. Vacancy rates remained relatively stable, dipping slightly by 12 basis points year-on-year to 14.6 percent in H1 2026. Bengaluru led the office leasing market with 14.1…

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Disney India Leases 175,000 Sq Ft Office in Bengaluru

Representative AI Image MUMBAI: Disney (India) has secured approximately 1.75 lakh sq ft of office space in Bengaluru’s Bellandur area via a long-term lease, highlighting the ongoing demand for premium office spaces from multinational companies in India’s largest office market. With the agreed rental rates and a 15% escalation after three years, Disney’s total rental obligation over the five-year lease term is projected to be around Rs 127.84 crore, effective from February 1. The company has leased 1,74,959 sq ft across the sixth and seventh floors of RMZ Ecoworld Series 20, owned by Vismaya Infrastructure. The monthly rental is set…

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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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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…

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ICRA: Office Vacancy Rates to Hit Historic Lows by FY27

NEW DELHI: According to ICRA, a rating agency, vacancy rates in India’s commercial office market are set to drop to multi-year lows by FY2027 due to leasing demand significantly surpassing new supply for the third consecutive year. Net absorption across the six major office markets—Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), and Pune—is expected to reach an unprecedented 69–70 million sq ft in FY2026. The strong leasing momentum should continue in FY2027, with net absorption projected at over 65 million sq ft. With demand consistently outpacing supply, vacancy rates are forecast to decline to between 12.5% and 13%…

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BlackRock Signs 1.43 Lakh Sq. Ft. Office Lease with IndiQube

BlackRock Services India, the local branch of the world’s largest asset manager, has secured a new office lease for approximately 143,000 square feet at IndiQube Symphony on MG Road in Bangalore’s central business district (CBD). The 10-year lease agreement has a total rental commitment of Rs 410 crore, ranking it among the largest enterprise flexible space transactions in recent months. The lease, which was registered earlier this month, will take effect on October 1, 2025. BlackRock will pay a monthly rent of Rs 2.72 crore at Rs 190 per square foot, supported by a security deposit of Rs 21.75 crore.…

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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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India’s Office Market to Surpass 1 Billion Sq Ft: Report

NEW DELHI: A recent report by Knight Frank India indicates that India’s total office stock will exceed one billion square feet by Q3 2025. The report reveals that the cumulative office space in the top eight Indian cities was 993 million sq ft as of H1 2025. From less than 200 million sq ft in 2005, the office supply has experienced a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%, approaching one billion sq ft by 2025. Bengaluru currently leads with 229 million sq ft, representing 23% of India’s total office stock. It is followed by the National Capital Region (NCR)…