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India’s Office Space Hits 1 Billion Sq Ft in Q3 2025

NEW DELHI: The gross leasing activity in India’s office market reached 66.7 million sq ft in the first nine months of 2025, marking a 24% increase compared to the previous year, according to Knight Frank India, a real estate consultancy firm. In the third quarter of 2025 (July–September), total transactions across the top eight cities amounted to 17.8 million sq ft, reflecting a 6% year-on-year decline due to prior high performance. India achieves 1 billion sq ft office stock milestone New completions for Q3 stood at 12.4 million sq ft, falling short of demand and resulting in a decrease in…

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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…

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Top 7 Cities’ Office Leasing Up 40% in H1 2025: Anarock

NEW DELHI: The commercial real estate sector in India showed a strong recovery in the first half of 2025, with net office leasing in the seven largest cities rising by 40% year-on-year to around 26.8 million sq ft, according to Anarock Research. This compares to 19.08 million sq ft in the same period last year. Bengaluru was the standout performer, achieving 6.55 million sq ft of net absorption, a 64% increase from 4 million sq ft in H1 2024. Pune reported the highest year-on-year growth rate in leasing, soaring by 188% to 3.8 million sq ft, up from 1.32 million…