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Office Vacancy Drops to 13.85% in Q1 2026: Report

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: According to a report by Cushman & Wakefield, India’s office market vacancy rate has dropped to 13.85% in the January-March quarter of 2026, falling below 14% for the first time since the pandemic. This decline is attributed to robust demand from occupiers and limited new supply. Vacancy levels decreased by 48 basis points quarter-on-quarter and 191 basis points year-on-year, marking the eleventh consecutive quarter of decline. The reduction in vacancy was largely due to consistent leasing across various sectors and a decline in new completions, which fell to 8.8 million sq ft in Q1 2026,…

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India’s Flexible Office Space Market Set for Major Growth

NEW DELHI: Publicly listed flexible office space operators are poised to account for nearly half of India’s flexible office market, projected to reach 100 million sq ft by year-end. Currently, four operators have gone public, with at least three more IPOs anticipated in this sector. According to the investors’ presentation from Smartworks, Awfis, WeWork, and Indiqube—all listed companies—these firms collectively manage over 30 million sq ft of operational space. Smartworks, boasting 9.2 million sq ft of operational area as of December 2025, is expected to be the first flexible workspace provider to exceed 10 million sq ft by March 2026,…

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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…