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India’s Office Space Demand Reaches 48.9M Sq Ft in H1 2025

NEW DELHI: The demand for commercial office space in India hit an all-time high in the first half of 2025, with gross leasing volumes reaching 48.9 million sq ft, reflecting a substantial 41% increase compared to the previous year, according to the latest report by Knight Frank. This remarkable growth was fueled by robust leasing activities in Bengaluru, NCR, and Pune, driven predominantly by Global Capability Centres (GCCs), which accounted for 39% of the total leasing activity. Other significant players included third-party IT services (22%), flexible space operators (21%), and businesses focused on the Indian market (18%). GCCs and IT…