Embassy Office Parks REIT, India's first listed REIT and Asia's biggest office REIT by area, increased its fiscal 2025 leasing objective to 6.5 million square feet from 5.6 million. This adjustment shows that corporate occupiers, notably GCCs, continue to seek premium office locations.

Indian office property net absorption is rising due to global capability centres (GCCs) and flexible spaces. India's status as a business centre is strengthened by global and local firms' rapid development.

Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation Group has made a major move in Mumbai’s real estate market by acquiring a nearly 2-acre prime land parcel in Worli from the Wadia Group’s Bombay Dyeing & Manufacturing Company for ₹440 crore. This deal further solidifies Sumitomo’s presence Indian real estate.

To expand, flexibility provider Incuspaze leased 325,000 sq ft of office space at QUBE Software Park in Bengaluru. Previously leased 156,000 sq ft in Whitefield, this demonstrates the company's aggressive growth ambition. INCUSpaze is expanding into Bengaluru's IT industry.

Company demand for flexible workspaces will peak in 2024. In the first half of 2023, 106,554 seats have been rented, compared to 155,000 for the year. Leasing is growing rapidly due to economic development, changing work dynamics, and the necessity for cost management.

SEBI's obligatory sustainability reporting has expedited green building uptake by occupiers, investors, and developers. This legislative focus is changing India's real estate environment, especially green-certified office leasing.

A senior official at Bhive Workspaces, a top provider of managed office spaces, has announced plans for an IPO valued over ₹800 crore in the coming year. Before the IPO, Bhive wants to diversify its portfolio by lowering its 95% reliance on Bengaluru.

WeWork India leased 140,000 square feet of office space in Bengaluru and Noida to accommodate flexible workspace demand. Their portfolio will grow by 2,400 seats with these additional offices opening between September and October.

Bengaluru has become India's largest and most important office market, surpassing all other cities. In June 2024, the city's office space exceeded 223 million sq ft, up from 100 million in 2013. It has the most office space in India. This brief report from Ghar.tv highlights critical points.

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Google leased 649,000 sq ft of office space in Alembic City in Whitefield, Bengaluru. Sources report a monthly fee of ₹62 per sq ft with a three-year lock-in term. Google has been proactively purchasing conventional and flexible office premises in key Indian cities to expand its footprint.

Commercial real estate investing in India provides greater yields, value appreciation, and diversity. Commercial buildings are attracting more investors as the market recovers. It explores this segment's alternatives, emphasising their distinctive qualities and provides crucial insights.

Microsoft Corporation purchased a 48-acre land tract in Ranga Reddy, Hyderabad, for Rs 267 crore to expand its data centre footprint. The Sai Balaji Developers-facilitated, Propstack-documented purchase is a major regional investment.

According to a report by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Knight Frank, Global Capability Centres (GCCs), flexible and co-working spaces, and the IT sector will drive office space demand in India to 1.7 billion square feet by 2030.

With its 2.2 million sq ft layout, the L&T Innovation Campus in Mumbai's lively Powai neighbourhood is ushering in a new age in corporate settings. This five-acre property combines high-end office spaces with a vibrant community lifestyle to foster creativity and innovation.