The Asia Pacific office market recorded a strong rebound in 2025, with leasing activity rising 11% year-on-year to 9.8 million square metres (105.5 million sq ft) across 11 major markets, according to the latest report by Colliers.
The report highlights India as the clear leader in the region, accounting for 68% of total office leasing activity across Asia Pacific during the year. Strong demand from occupiers, expansion of global capability centres (GCCs), and steady economic growth have positioned India as the dominant office market in the region.
India, China and Japan Drive APAC Office Demand
According to the Colliers Asia Pacific Office Market Insights – February 2026 report, the majority of office demand in the region came from India, Mainland China, and Japan, which together accounted for over 90% of total leasing activity in 2025.
While the largest economies dominated overall demand, several smaller markets also saw significant growth. Markets such as the Philippines, New Zealand, and Hong Kong recorded multi-fold increases in leasing activity, driven by improving business sentiment and renewed corporate expansion.
Office Supply Also Rises Across Key Markets
The report noted that new office supply across the top 11 Asia Pacific markets increased 19% year-on-year, reaching 9.6 million square metres (103.3 million sq ft) in 2025.
Most of the supply growth was concentrated in India, Mainland China, and Singapore, which together contributed 82% of the total new office completions during the year.
Overall, eight of the eleven major markets recorded an increase in new office supply, indicating strong developer confidence in the region’s commercial real estate sector.
India Accounts for 68% of Leasing and 55% of New Supply
India emerged as the largest driver of office market growth in Asia Pacific, accounting for:
- 68% of total leasing activity across the region
- 55% of the new office supply delivered in 2025
According to Vimal Nadar, National Director and Head of Research at Colliers India, the country’s strong fundamentals continue to attract both occupiers and investors.
“India continues to drive the APAC office market, firmly establishing itself as a dominant demand centre and key location for investments. Backed by steady economic growth, a strong occupier base and expanding GCCs, India’s office market is well positioned to sustain its growth momentum,” Nadar said.
Institutional Investments Surge 21% in 2025
Investor confidence in the office sector also strengthened significantly during the year.
Institutional investments in Asia Pacific’s office segment rose 21% year-on-year to USD 58.6 billion in 2025, reflecting growing interest from global capital in the region’s commercial real estate market.
India recorded one of the strongest increases in office investments, further reinforcing its position as a preferred destination for long-term institutional capital.
Vacancy Levels Expected to Tighten in 2026
Industry experts expect office demand and supply to remain robust in the first half of 2026, supported by continued corporate expansion and a growing preference for high-quality, future-ready office spaces.
According to Arpit Mehrotra, Managing Director – Office Services at Colliers India, the strong leasing momentum seen in the second half of 2025 is likely to continue.
“Office demand across key APAC markets continues to strengthen despite geopolitical frictions. Supported by domestic growth in major economies, controlled inflation and a more accommodative interest rate environment, the region’s fundamentals remain stronger than many global markets,” Mehrotra said.
He added that as vacancy levels decline in prime locations, rentals across key office markets—including India—are expected to move upward in the coming months.
Companies Becoming More Strategic About Office Space
The report also highlights a structural shift in corporate real estate strategies across Asia Pacific.
According to Mike Davis, Managing Director of Occupier Services for Asia Pacific at Colliers, companies are no longer simply expanding office footprints but are recalibrating their workplace strategies.
Instead of taking larger spaces, organisations are focusing on better-located, higher-quality office environments that support hybrid work models and employee experience.
“Businesses are not simply returning to the office; they are recalibrating their portfolios. We are seeing companies make fewer moves, but better ones,” Davis said.
Outlook: India to Remain APAC’s Office Powerhouse
With strong occupier demand, growing global capability centres, and rising institutional investments, India is expected to remain the dominant office market in Asia Pacific in the coming years.
The continued shift toward premium Grade-A office buildings, sustainable workplaces, and strategic corporate expansions is likely to support healthy leasing volumes and rental growth through 2026.
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