GCCs Power India’s Office Market to an All-Time High in 2025 Despite Global Headwinds

Global Capability Centres powered India’s office market to a historic high in 2025, accounting for 45% of total leasing activity. With record absorption, falling vacancy rates, and rising demand across major cities, GCCs are set to dominate office growth well into 2026.

India’s Office Market Hits Record Highs in 2025 with 83.3 Million Sq Ft Leasing

India’s office market shattered records in 2025 with 83.3 million sq ft of leasing, led by GCCs and flex spaces, as vacancy dropped to a five-year low, says JLL.

India’s Office Market Breaks Records in 2025 as Leasing Touches 55 Million Sq Ft

India’s office real estate market scaled new heights in 2025 with net leasing touching 55.16 million sq ft across the top seven cities. GCCs emerged as the biggest growth driver, while Pune recorded the fastest expansion and office rentals continued to rise.

Hiring Wave Ahead: Office Space Demand Soars

India’s office market is booming again. With 40% growth in office space leasing in H1 2025, companies are preparing for a mass hiring wave. Bengaluru and Pune lead the race, while Mumbai and NCR also show strong activity. This office boom is set to create lakhs of new jobs across India.

IT-ITeS Powers India’s Office Market in Q2 2025; Flex Spaces Gain Traction with 68% Surge

India’s office market saw 18.79 Mn sq ft absorption in Q2 2025, led by IT-ITeS (50% share) and fast-rising flex spaces (14%). Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai drove leasing volumes as enterprises shift back to offices and demand for agile spaces surges.