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India’s Office Boom Narrows to 15 Hotspots

A new Colliers report reveals that 15 high-activity micro markets across India’s top 7 cities are driving the majority of office demand and supply. With robust leasing, growing REIT-worthiness, and rising flex and GCC occupancy, these zones are set to shape the next phase of India’s commercial real estate growth.
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India’s Office REIT Market Sees Big Headroom: Only 23% of 520 Mn sq. ft. Listed So Far

India’s REIT market has massive untapped potential, with only 23% of the total 520 million sq. ft. REIT-suitable office stock currently listed. Southern cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai hold the largest stock but remain underrepresented in REIT portfolios. ANAROCK Research highlights a 36% rise in REITable stock since 2023 and identifies 400 Mn sq. ft. of aging office space ready for upgradation. As REIT returns impress investors, the stage is set for further growth and listings.
India’s flex workspace stock across the top seven cities is expected to cross 100 million sq ft by 2027, with penetration rising to 10.5%, driven by strong enterprise demand, GCC expansion, and rapid growth in Bengaluru, Pune, and Chennai.

Southern Cities Lead GCC Office Leasing with 64% Share in Q1 2025

India’s Global Capability Centres (GCCs) leased 8.35 Mn sq. ft. of office space in Q1 2025, with Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad capturing a 64% share, according to ANAROCK. The sector saw a 72% YoY jump, driven by IT, BFSI, and manufacturing growth.
India’s listed REITs paid over ₹2,450 crore to 3.8 lakh investors in Q3 FY26, managing 185 million sq ft of premium real estate and cementing their role as a stable income investment option.

Sattva Group and Blackstone File Draft Offer Document for India’s Largest REIT IPO

Sattva Group and Blackstone have taken a significant step towards launching India’s largest REIT IPO with Knowledge Realty Trust (KRT). With a high-quality portfolio spanning 48 million sq. ft. across six cities, KRT is set to be India’s most geographically diverse office REIT. The IPO will mark Blackstone’s fifth public listing in India’s real estate sector, highlighting continued confidence in the country’s commercial property market.
Smartworks has signed a major ~1.66 lakh sq ft lease with Wolters Kluwer in Pune’s Kalyani Nagar, reinforcing its leadership in managed office campuses and accelerating enterprise-driven growth across India.

India’s Flexible Workspace Sector Hits Record 12.4 Million Sq. Ft. Leasing in 2024

India’s flexible workspace sector achieved a record gross leasing volume of 12.4 million sq. ft. in 2024, marking a 57.5% year-on-year growth. Bengaluru led with the highest leasing volume, while Mumbai saw a threefold increase. The demand surge is driven by evolving business needs, hybrid work models, and rising enterprise adoption of managed office solutions.