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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…