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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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GCCs to Drive 45% of Office Space Absorption in 2025

NEW DELHI: In 2025, Global Capability Centres (GCCs) became the primary demand driver in India’s office sector, representing 45% of total leasing, up from 41% the previous year, as per a report by Vestian. Office spaces occupied by GCCs increased to 34.9 million sq ft in 2025, reflecting a 20% year-on-year growth. This surge was fueled by robust demand from GCCs, bolstered by favorable policy conditions in India and tightened work visa regulations in key international markets. Consequently, overall office absorption in India reached a record 78.2 million sq ft, an 11% increase compared to 2024, despite global economic and…