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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…

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India’s Real Estate Sees $1.76B Institutional Investment in Q3 2025

NEW DELHI: The Indian real estate sector attracted institutional investments totaling USD 1.76 billion in Q3 2025, marking the highest quarterly influx for any Q3 in the last four years, as stated in a Vestian report. While there was a slight decline of 2% in investments from the previous quarter, this represents an impressive 83% increase from the same time last year. The commercial sector continued to lead, accounting for 79% of the total investments, exceeding its previous records of 61% and 71% in the last quarter and the same quarter last year, respectively. In terms of value, investments in…

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Indian Real Estate Attracts $1.80B in Institutional Investment Q2 2025

Representative image created by AI NEW DELHI: The Indian real estate sector secured institutional investments totaling $1.80 billion in Q2 2025, marking a 42% decrease year-over-year from the all-time high investments in any quarter. However, compared to the previous quarter, investments surged by 122%. While foreign investments remained prominent in Q2 2025, their share declined from 71% in Q2 2024 to 66%. In value terms, foreign investments fell by 46%, dropping to $1.19 billion from $2.21 billion. According to Shrinivas Rao, CEO of the firm, “This growth momentum is expected to persist, with several rating agencies forecasting economic growth exceeding…

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GCCs Hold 42% of India’s Office Leasing in FY25: Report

AI-generated image (representative) NEW DELHI: Global Capability Centres (GCCs) have solidified their role in India’s office leasing landscape for FY25, contributing to 42% of total office space absorption nationwide, a slight increase from 41% the previous year, as reported by Vestian, a real estate consultancy firm. During the fiscal year, GCCs leased 31.8 million sq ft of office space, marking a substantial 24% growth year-on-year. Despite a 4% drop in the number of GCC transactions to 305 deals, the average leased area per transaction has increased, indicating a shift towards larger office spaces and long-term expansion plans. The report notes…