Quarterly activity in Q3 2025 stood at 17.2 million sq. ft., slightly lower than last year, but the momentum remains strong across India’s top seven office hubs.

Bengaluru Dominates, But Pune & Chennai Shine

• Bengaluru remained the country’s biggest office market with 14 msf leased (27% share) in Jan–Sep 2025.
• Pune & Chennai have already surpassed their full-year 2024 demand in just nine months of 2025.
• Together, Pune, Mumbai, and Chennai accounted for over half of Q3 2025 leasing, each city showing more than 40% YoY growth.

City-Wise Office Leasing (Grade A Gross Absorption)

Source: Colliers

New Supply Surges, Led by Pune & Bengaluru

India’s office markets saw 16.6 msf of new completions in Q3 2025, a 15% jump YoY. Cumulatively, 41.4 msf of new supply has entered in Jan–Sep 2025, up 10% YoY.

• Pune was the biggest surprise, with a 4X jump in quarterly supply (4.6 msf).
• Bengaluru & Pune together contributed 54% of all new supply in 2025 so far.
• Hyderabad and Mumbai saw weaker completions compared to last year.

City-Wise New Supply Trends

Source: Colliers

Who is Driving the Demand?

• Technology sector: 36% share, leasing 15+ msf in 2025 (24% YoY growth).
• BFSI firms: 19% share, with Pune driving 40% of BFSI leasing in Q3 2025.
• Flex space: 9.2 msf leased in 9 months (18% share), close to record levels.

Conventional vs Flex Space Leasing

Source: Colliers

Rentals Rise, Vacancy Steady

• Vacancy levels: Steady at 16.4% pan-India.
• Delhi NCR & Pune: Vacancies up by 100 bps due to large new supply.
• Rentals: Continued upward trend across most cities, making India still attractive for global players consolidating operations here.

Expert Speak

Arpit Mehrotra, MD, Office Services, Colliers India:

“India’s office market continues to demonstrate resilience, crossing the 50 msf benchmark despite global volatilities. GCCs alone contributed 40% of demand and will remain central in pushing total absorption close to 70 msf by 2025-end.”

Also Read: Mumbai Emerges as India’s BFSI GCC Powerhouse Amid Record Leasing Surge

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SBDs Lead Mumbai’s Commercial Shift

MMR’s office geography is evolving rapidly. Secondary Business Districts (SBDs) such as BKC, Andheri, Goregaon, and Powai now account for 58% of total stock, while the once-dominant Central Business Districts (CBDs) like Nariman Point and Fort now hold just 15%. Peripheral Business Districts (PBDs) including Thane, Navi Mumbai, and Belapur contribute 27%, signaling rising interest in infrastructure-rich, cost-efficient corridors.

Grade Composition: A Mix of Legacy and Premium Assets

Mumbai’s office portfolio reflects its early commercial start and modern upgrades:

• 40% Grade A stock
• 51% Grade B stock

This diverse mix shows potential for retrofitting older buildings to align with modern occupier expectations, particularly around ESG compliance and tech-readiness.

Rentals, Supply, and Vacancy Trends

• Average rent: INR 129.4/sq ft/month in H1 2025
• New completions: Down 48% YoY to just 2.2 Mn sq. ft.
• Vacancy levels: Compressed to 17.4%, the lowest in over a decade

The supply-demand imbalance and occupiers’ readiness to pay premiums for well-located, ESG-compliant offices are fueling rental growth.

Flex Space and GCCs Drive Leasing

• Flex space share in leasing: Jumped to 39% in H1 2025, from just 10% YoY
• GCCs: Now account for 11% of absorption, up from 5%
• India-facing businesses: Share declined from 80% to 48%

This shift reflects occupier focus on agility, hybrid models, and smart, sustainable workplaces. The growth in Global Capability Centres also underscores Mumbai’s rise as a preferred offshore delivery and tech innovation hub.

Infrastructure Push Fuels Future Growth

Projects like Mumbai Metro Line 3, Atal Setu (MTHL), and the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport are expected to unlock demand in emerging PBDs, while lifting rental prospects in SBDs and Central Mumbai.

India’s Billion Sq Ft Office Milestone: Mumbai at the Helm

With India’s total office stock crossing the 1 billion sq. ft. mark, Mumbai contributes a significant 17% share. Backed by its deep talent base and sectoral diversity (BFSI, consulting, media, tech), Mumbai is poised to lead India’s next wave of institutional office growth.

Also Read: SUGAR Cosmetics Acquires 14,000 Sq. Ft. Office Space in Mumbai

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