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Uttar Pradesh to establish 500 GCC units by 2031: CM

LUCKNOW: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has called on global corporations and tech companies to “build the future in Uttar Pradesh”, positioning the state as a potential hub for Global Capability Centres (GCCs), technology investments, and advanced manufacturing. He emphasized Uttar Pradesh’s skilled workforce, improving infrastructure, and investor-friendly policies. While speaking at the Uttar Pradesh Global Growth Dialogue 2026 in Bengaluru, Yogi stated, “The state aims to facilitate 40 million square feet of Grade-A office space and establish 500 GCC units by 2031.” According to Yogi, Uttar Pradesh offers one of the country’s most competitive business environments, backed by over 36…

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TCS Renews Chennai Office Lease: 1.5M Sq Ft for ₹1,420 Crore

MUMBAI: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has renewed its lease for nearly 1.5 million sq ft of office space in Chennai, with a total rental commitment of approximately Rs 1,420 crore over a decade. This move underscores the company’s long-term dedication to one of its key operational hubs. This lease renewal stands out as one of the largest reported in India, especially amid rising concerns about artificial intelligence’s effects on employment in the tech sector. Many global and Indian IT firms have reported productivity improvements due to AI-driven automation, sparking discussions about potential workforce reductions and decreased hiring. The lease pertains…

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GCC: India’s Front Office – A New Era in Office Markets

The consensus was clear: GCC growth remains durable, flex has matured into a mainstream asset class, and integrated business districts are redefining the competitive landscape. According to leaders at Panel 3 — *“GCCs, Flex Workspaces & Co-working: Is 2026 the Inflection Point for India’s Office Market?”* — at the RealtyDailyNews Realty Real Estate Conclave 2026, India’s office market may be undergoing a structural reset rather than a temporary improvement. The session, moderated by Badal Yagnik, CEO & Managing Director – India, Colliers, featured industry leaders, including Amit Ramani of Awfis Space Solutions, Vithal Suryavanshi from The Phoenix Mills, Vikram Goel…

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India’s Top Six Cities Absorb 57 Million Sq Ft: Report

Certainly! Here’s a rewritten version of the provided content: NEW DELHI: India’s office market experienced significant growth in 2025, achieving 56.8 million sq ft of gross absorption across its top six cities within the first nine months, as reported by Savills India. The impressive growth was primarily driven by Global Capability Centres (GCCs), which represented over 30% (5.9 million sq ft) of the total leasing activity. Other sectors such as IT-BPM, BFSI, and flexible workspaces also showed sustained demand. The report noted a 9.6% increase in new supply year-on-year, reaching 35.4 million sq ft, alongside a decrease in the overall…