Synopsis: India’s office leasing hit 86.4 msf in 2025, a 20% YoY surge. The demand for high quality office space is rising due to expansion of REIT-owned portfolios, the growing presence of Global Capability Centres (GCCs), and the rapid adoption of flexible workspace formats.
Office market has concluded 2025 with a 20% growth compared to 2024. Three markets that scaled annual highs in office leasing during the year, led by Bengaluru with 2.67 mn sq m (28.7 mn sq ft) leased during the year of which 63% was occupied by GCCs, 58% higher than the previous high of 2024. Pune and Kolkata were the other markets that scaled new highs during 2025. Grade A office assets continued to dominate leasing activity, accounting for 89% of the total transactions in H2 2025 and an even higher 91% for the full year.
India’s Top Seven Office Markets
- Bengaluru: India’s IT and GCC hub leading the way in technology absorption and innovation.
- Hyderabad: Major centre for global tech, R&D and affordable office supply.
- Mumbai: India’s financial capital driving demand for BFSI and commercial spaces.
- NCR (Gurugram & Noida): Attraction for MNCs, startups and consultancy.
- Pune: Scaling up quickly focusing on R&D, engineering and IT.
- Chennai: Manufacturing and IT corridor development.
- Kolkata: Smaller and steadier, serving finance, services and local corporates.
What’s Driving the Rise in Office Leasing in 2025
- GCC expansion in key southern cities.
- BFSI and tech hiring recovery from the slowdown.
- Significant demand from major flex workspace and coworking operators.
- Many markets have added supply of grade-A office space.
- Companies are returning to the office, renewing and expanding leases.
Percentage Rise in Office Space Demand
| City | % Change YoY | Key Drivers |
| Bengaluru | 58.9% | GCCs, tech, R&D centres, flex spaces |
| Hyderabad | 10% | Grade-A absorption, cost advantage |
| Mumbai | -5% | BFSI, consulting, coworking, CBDs |
| NCR | -11% | Tech, startups, flex operators |
| Pune | 36% | R&D, manufacturing, IT/ITES |
| Chennai | 24% | IT corridors, manufacturing, BFSI |
| Kolkata | 69% | Stable base, finance, local corporates |
Also read: South Indian Cities Dominate 64% of GCCs in India: Here’s the List
City-Wise Deep Dive
- Bengaluru: Office rents in Bengaluru average around ₹93–94 per sq ft per month, reflecting a 6% year-on-year increase. Demand continues to be driven by GCCs, global technology players, and R&D occupiers, with strong absorption across ORR, Whitefield, and Sarjapur. IT services, flex/coworking operators, and consulting firms remain the largest contributors to leasing activity.
- Hyderabad: Hyderabad’s office rental values stand at approximately ₹77 per sq ft per month, registering a 10% YoY rise. New supply additions are concentrated in Hitech City and Gachibowli. The city is increasingly liked by global occupiers due to its cost efficiency and quality infrastructure, with IT, BFSI, and pharmaceutical companies accounting for the majority of demand.
- Mumbai: Mumbai has average office rents of about ₹118 per sq ft per month, showing a 6% YoY growth. Leasing momentum is largely supported by BFSI, consulting firms, and coworking operators, with BKC, South Mumbai, and Andheri emerging as key demand hubs.
- NCR: Office rents in the NCR region range between ₹91 and ₹92 per sq ft per month, reflecting a 10% annual increase. Gurugram continues to outperform Noida in terms of leasing traction. Demand is being led by technology companies, fintech firms, flexible workspace providers, and startups, with Cyber City and the Noida Expressway standing out as prime office corridors.
- Pune: Pune’s office rental values are in the range of ₹70–80 per sq ft per month, showing a marginal 1% YoY increase. Leasing activity has been primarily driven by engineering, IT, and R&D occupiers, with Hinjewadi and Kharadi witnessing the highest absorption levels.
- Chennai: Office rents in Chennai average around ₹73 per sq ft per month, reflecting a 5% YoY rise. Demand is strongest along the OMR corridor and Guindy, as well as across the city’s emerging IT belt. IT services, manufacturing firms, and BFSI players continue to dominate office space absorption.
- Kolkata: Kolkata records average office rental values of roughly ₹47.5 per sq ft per month, posting a strong 16% YoY increase. Occupancy levels remain stable in Salt Lake and Rajarhat, with demand largely driven by financial services and back-office operations.
The Rise of Flexible and Managed Offices
- Coworking/flex space now constitutes over 23% of total leasing. It is an important trend that started in 2022.
- Flex space is a growth story characterized by startups and global companies looking for flexible terms and less risk.
- Concentrated flex leasing along major corridors: Outer Ring Road Bengaluru, Hitech City Hyderabad, Cyber City Gurugram, Hinjewadi Pune.
Key Sectors Driving Leasing in 2026
- Global Capability Centres (GCC): Accounts for ~40% of gross leasing activity in 2023.
- Tech: Has resumed leasing activity momentum after the slowdown of 2023-2024.
- BFSI: Very active, especially in Mumbai/Bengaluru/Hyderabad.
- Consulting: Expanding heavily, especially across premium-grade towers in NCR and Mumbai.
- E-commerce: This segment continues to drive leasing demand in fringe and corridor locations.
Market Sentiment & Outlook
For landlords, developers, and fund managers, there is a total level of optimism that absorption and output in office spaces will generally match moving forward. Bengaluru and Pune will lead net absorption in the anytime frame, with Mumbai and NCR trailing with BFSI and consulting service tenants. Vacancy levels will plateau; there is strong demand for Grade A assets; and leasing volume has a good potential to really grow in 2026.
Conclusion
It seems that greater office leasing activity in India’s top cities will continue, which will continue to provide a meaningful opportunity for investors, developers and corporations in 2026 and beyond.
Written By Rachna Rajput
