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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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India Office Leasing Reaches 24.6M Sq Ft in Q2 2026

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: According to a report by CBRE South Asia, India’s office market reported gross leasing of approximately 24.6 million sq ft in Q2 2026, while new completions for the quarter reached around 21 million sq ft. The report indicates that total office absorption rose by 18% quarter-on-quarter and 14% year-on-year in Q2 2026, with supply increasing 91% sequentially and 18% year-on-year. In the first half of 2026, office absorption totaled roughly 45.5 million sq ft, while supply was about 32 million sq ft. In Q2 2026, flexible space operators emerged as the leading occupier segment, representing…

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India Office Leasing Jumps 6% to 35.7M sq ft in H1 2026

NEW DELHI: In the first half of 2026, India’s office market achieved 35.7 million sq ft of gross leasing across the top seven cities, reflecting a 6% increase year-on-year, as reported by Colliers India. Grade-A office space leasing reached 17.4 million sq ft in Q2 2026, marking a slight 2% decline compared to last year, amid cautious sentiment from occupiers influenced by global trade challenges and economic uncertainty. Bengaluru led office leasing with a significant 10.5 million sq ft in H1 2026, making up 29% of the overall demand. Hyderabad followed with approximately 7.2 million sq ft, showcasing a remarkable…

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India Office Leasing Up 10% to 21.6M Sq Ft in Q1 2026

NEW DELHI: India’s office market achieved a gross absorption of 21.6 million sq ft across six major cities in the January-March quarter of 2026, reflecting a 10% year-on-year increase, as reported by Savills India. This growth comes against a backdrop of global economic uncertainties. The quarter also saw a 28% year-on-year decline in new supply, totaling 7.9 million sq ft, which contributed to a decrease in overall vacancy rates to 13.9% amid consistent leasing activity. The robust beginning of the year positions the total office demand for 2026 at an estimated 75 million sq ft, while supply is anticipated to…

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Report: India Office Leasing Reaches 86.4 Million Sq Ft by 2025

NEW DELHI: India’s office market achieved a remarkable milestone in 2025, with gross leasing volumes soaring to an unprecedented 86.4 million sq ft, reflecting a 20% year-on-year increase, as reported by Knight Frank India. The annual leasing volume not only surpassed the previous high recorded in 2024 but also exceeded the pre-pandemic figure from 2019 by 43%. Bengaluru retained its status as the nation’s largest office market, with 28.7 million sq ft leased, marking an impressive 59% year-on-year growth. Following Bengaluru were Hyderabad (11.4 million sq ft), Delhi NCR (11.3 million sq ft), Pune (10.8 million sq ft), and Chennai…

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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…