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- Industry News
- June 10, 2026
Morningstar Expands Mumbai Presence with 33,000 Sq Ft Lease at Wadhwa Group’s Vishwaroop IT Park

Morningstar has leased an additional 33,000 sq ft of office space at Wadhwa Group’s Vishwaroop IT Park. The nine-year agreement is expected to generate nearly ₹44 crore in rental revenue through 2034. The expansion takes Morningstar’s total footprint in the business park to 445,000 sq ft.
- Industry News
- June 10, 2026
Kochi Strengthens Position as a Leading Tier-II Office Market, Driven by Flexible Workspace Demand

Kochi continues to emerge as one of India’s fastest-growing Tier-II office destinations, supported by expanding Grade-A office stock, strong leasing activity, and a growing GCC ecosystem. Flexible workspace operators led office demand with a 37% share in Q1 2026, while retail and residential markets also recorded healthy growth.
- Industry News
- June 10, 2026
Smartworks Secures 400+ Seat Mumbai Deal as Financial Firms Double Down on Managed Workspaces

Smartworks has leased more than 400 seats in Mumbai to the Indian subsidiary of a Japanese non-banking financial company under a five-year agreement valued at nearly ₹35 crore. The deal highlights growing demand for managed office solutions and reinforces the increasing role of enterprise occupiers in driving India’s flexible workspace market.
- Industry News
- June 10, 2026
315Work Avenue Bets on South India Growth with Gitanjali Rathnasabapathy’s Leadership Appointment

315Work Avenue has appointed Gitanjali Rathnasabapathy as Vice President – Sales, South India, to accelerate business growth and strengthen enterprise client engagement. With experience across CBRE, JLL, Simpliwork, and Smartworks, she joins as the coworking operator expands its footprint across key markets and capitalises on growing demand for flexible workspace solutions.
- Industry News
- June 10, 2026
TCS Renews 1.47 Million Sq. Ft. Chennai Office Lease in ₹1,420 Crore Bet on Long-Term Workplace Demand

Tata Consultancy Services has renewed a 10-year lease for nearly 1.47 million sq. ft. at Chennai One IT SEZ, committing approximately ₹1,420 crore in rent. The deal underscores sustained demand for large-scale office campuses and strengthens Chennai’s position as a key technology and commercial real estate hub.
- Industry News
- June 10, 2026
Ceratec Bets Big on Pune with 10 Lakh Sq. Ft. Built-to-Suit Commercial Campus

Ceratec Group has unveiled plans for a 10 lakh sq. ft. built-to-suit commercial project in Pune’s Wakad micro-market with an estimated revenue potential of ₹1,000 crore. Designed for GCCs, technology companies, corporate headquarters, and large enterprises, the development highlights the rising demand for customised, scalable, and future-ready office environments in India.

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Morningstar Expands Mumbai Presence with 33,000 Sq Ft Lease at Wadhwa Group’s Vishwaroop IT Park 0
- Industry News
- June 10, 2026
Morningstar has leased an additional 33,000 sq ft of office space at Wadhwa Group’s Vishwaroop IT Park. The nine-year agreement is expected to generate nearly ₹44 crore in rental revenue through 2034. The expansion takes Morningstar’s total footprint in the business park to 445,000 sq ft.
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Kochi Strengthens Position as a Leading Tier-II Office Market, Driven by Flexible Workspace Demand 0
- Industry News
- June 10, 2026
Kochi continues to emerge as one of India’s fastest-growing Tier-II office destinations, supported by expanding Grade-A office stock, strong leasing activity, and a growing GCC ecosystem. Flexible workspace operators led office demand with a 37% share in Q1 2026, while retail and residential markets also recorded healthy growth.
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Smartworks Secures 400+ Seat Mumbai Deal as Financial Firms Double Down on Managed Workspaces 0
- Industry News
- June 10, 2026
Smartworks has leased more than 400 seats in Mumbai to the Indian subsidiary of a Japanese non-banking financial company under a five-year agreement valued at nearly ₹35 crore. The deal highlights growing demand for managed office solutions and reinforces the increasing role of enterprise occupiers in driving India’s flexible workspace market.
READ MORE
315Work Avenue Bets on South India Growth with Gitanjali Rathnasabapathy’s Leadership Appointment 0
- Industry News
- June 10, 2026
315Work Avenue has appointed Gitanjali Rathnasabapathy as Vice President – Sales, South India, to accelerate business growth and strengthen enterprise client engagement. With experience across CBRE, JLL, Simpliwork, and Smartworks, she joins as the coworking operator expands its footprint across key markets and capitalises on growing demand for flexible workspace solutions.
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India Office Market Q1 2026: Record 21.5 Million Sq Ft Leased — The Key Numbers from JLL's Report
- Reports
- June 10, 2026
Delhi NCR | Modest Leasing, Tight CBD Vacancy, & Rising Rents | C&W Q1 2025 Market Report
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- July 24, 2025
Hyderabad Office Market | Vacancy Remains High Despite Tight Supply | Q1 2025 C&W Market Report
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- July 24, 2025
Kolkata Office Market | Steady Demand but Rentals Remain Flat | C&W Q1 2025 Report
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- July 18, 2025
Mumbai Office Market Q1 2025 | Record Leasing & Tightening Vacancy | C&W Insights
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- July 17, 2025
Chennai Office Market Sees Strong Leasing and Stable Rents | Q1 2025 | C&W Report
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- July 16, 2025
Pune Office Market, Q1 2025 | Record-Breaking Demand & Rising Supply | C&W Insights
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- July 15, 2025
The Hottest APAC Cities for Flexible Office Space in 2024 - The Instant Group
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Coworking Spaces in Tier-2 Cities: Why Jaipur, Indore, Kochi & Lucknow Are Quietly Becoming India’s Next Work Hubs 0
- Coworking
- March 18, 2026
India’s professional landscape is decentralising, with Tier-2 cities such as Jaipur, Indore, Kochi, and Lucknow becoming thriving startup hubs. Driven by lower costs, government initiatives, and remote work trends, coworking spaces in these cities offer essential infrastructure and community, fostering a new wave of entrepreneurship outside traditional metropolitan centres.
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