Main Streets Lead Retail Leasing Growth in Q3 2024; Rentals Surge Amid Tightening Vacancies

Cushman & Wakefield’s Q3 2024 Retail MarketBeat report highlights a strong retail leasing performance, with main streets driving the majority of the 1.6 million square feet leased across top cities. Rental rates surged in high-demand areas like Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, and Chennai, while tightening vacancies in Grade-A malls point to increasing demand for premium retail space.

Real Estate Demand Soars in India’s BFSI Sector, Projected to Break 2023 Leasing Records in 2024

The BFSI sector in India is experiencing a significant surge in office space demand, projected to surpass its previous leasing record of over 11 million square feet set in 2023. As global players dominate the market and tech hubs like Bengaluru and Mumbai emerge as key locations, the future looks bright for real estate in this rapidly evolving sector.

Urban Vault Expands Office Space in Bengaluru’s CBD to Meet Rising Demand

Urban Vault has expanded its presence in Bengaluru’s CBD by leasing 1.2 lakh square feet of office space to meet growing corporate demand for managed workspaces. The company, which now boasts over 2 million square feet of office space, aims to enhance its offerings to medium and large enterprises.

Record Office Space Leasing in India: 53.43 Million sq. ft in First Three Quarters of 2024

India’s office market achieved record leasing of 53.43 million sq. ft in the first three quarters of 2024, with expectations to reach 70 million sq. ft by year-end. The flex segment emerged as a leading contributor, highlighting robust demand from global and domestic firms.

Office Demand Surges with 47 Million Square Feet Leased in First Nine Months of 2024

In Q3 2024, India’s office space demand soared to 17.3 million sq ft, marking a 31% increase year-on-year, bringing total leasing in the first nine months to 47 million sq ft. Bengaluru and Hyderabad drove this growth, with technology and BFSI sectors leading the charge. New supply also surged, reflecting strong developer confidence in the market.