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- Industry News
- May 21, 2026
India’s Office Market Starts 2026 Strong with 13.5 Million Sq. Ft. Absorption, Bengaluru Leads the Surge

India’s Grade-A office market recorded 13.5 million sq. ft. of net absorption in Q1 2026, led by Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai. GCCs accounted for nearly 47% of leasing demand, while vacancy levels improved across major cities as occupiers continued prioritising premium, sustainable, and future-ready office developments.
- Industry News
- May 21, 2026
Incuspaze Expands Gujarat Presence with 60,000 Sq. Ft. Lease at Million Minds Tech City

Incuspaze has leased 60,000 sq. ft. of Grade-A office space at Million Minds Tech City, Ahmedabad. The workspace will accommodate over 1,200 seats and strengthen the company’s Gujarat expansion strategy. The development highlights rising GCC demand, strong leasing momentum, and Ahmedabad’s emergence as a major commercial and innovation hub.
- Industry News
- May 21, 2026
Smartworks Expands Gurugram Footprint with 4 Lakh Sq. Ft. Office Addition Amid Rising Flex Space Demand

Smartworks Coworking Spaces has expanded its Gurugram portfolio by adding 4,02,200 sq. ft. of workspace capacity, investing nearly ₹60 crore. The expansion comes as enterprise demand for flexible offices continues to rise across NCR, with the company already operating at 82% occupancy in its managed workspace portfolio.
- Industry News
- May 21, 2026
Vestian Enters Managed Workspace Segment, Targets 2 Million Sq. Ft. Expansion Across India

US-based real estate consultancy Vestian has entered India’s managed workspace sector with the launch of “Vestian Spaces.” The company has opened its first Bengaluru centre and plans to scale beyond 2 million sq. ft. over the next three years across key office markets, including Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai, Pune, and NCR.
- Industry News
- May 21, 2026
Circular Fit-Outs Gain Momentum as India’s Office Sector Pushes Toward Carbon-Neutral Workspaces

India’s commercial office market is witnessing a major shift toward sustainable workplace interiors as corporates adopt circular fit-outs and low-carbon materials. Experts say green office interiors can reduce embodied carbon emissions by up to 55%, improve long-term asset value, support ESG goals, and create future-ready workspaces across Grade-A and flexible office developments.
- Industry News
- May 19, 2026
Million Minds Tech City Puts Ahmedabad on India’s GCC and Innovation Map

Ganesh Housing has launched the $1.5 billion Million Minds Tech City in Ahmedabad, Gujarat’s first IGBC Platinum-rated SEZ IT Park. Spread across 65 acres, the integrated development targets 70,000 jobs and has already recorded nearly 8 lakh sq. ft. of leasing from major global firms including IBM, TCS, Valtech, and Searce.

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India’s Office Market Starts 2026 Strong with 13.5 Million Sq. Ft. Absorption, Bengaluru Leads the Surge 0
- Industry News
- May 21, 2026
India’s Grade-A office market recorded 13.5 million sq. ft. of net absorption in Q1 2026, led by Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai. GCCs accounted for nearly 47% of leasing demand, while vacancy levels improved across major cities as occupiers continued prioritising premium, sustainable, and future-ready office developments.
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Incuspaze Expands Gujarat Presence with 60,000 Sq. Ft. Lease at Million Minds Tech City 0
- Industry News
- May 21, 2026
Incuspaze has leased 60,000 sq. ft. of Grade-A office space at Million Minds Tech City, Ahmedabad. The workspace will accommodate over 1,200 seats and strengthen the company’s Gujarat expansion strategy. The development highlights rising GCC demand, strong leasing momentum, and Ahmedabad’s emergence as a major commercial and innovation hub.
READ MORE

Smartworks Expands Gurugram Footprint with 4 Lakh Sq. Ft. Office Addition Amid Rising Flex Space Demand 0
- Industry News
- May 21, 2026
Smartworks Coworking Spaces has expanded its Gurugram portfolio by adding 4,02,200 sq. ft. of workspace capacity, investing nearly ₹60 crore. The expansion comes as enterprise demand for flexible offices continues to rise across NCR, with the company already operating at 82% occupancy in its managed workspace portfolio.
READ MORE
Vestian Enters Managed Workspace Segment, Targets 2 Million Sq. Ft. Expansion Across India 0
- Industry News
- May 21, 2026
US-based real estate consultancy Vestian has entered India’s managed workspace sector with the launch of “Vestian Spaces.” The company has opened its first Bengaluru centre and plans to scale beyond 2 million sq. ft. over the next three years across key office markets, including Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai, Pune, and NCR.
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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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- December 20, 2024
Unveiling the Future | Growth and Opportunities in Tier 2-3 Cities and Their Flexible Workspaces
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- Workspace Solutions
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- Workspace Solutions
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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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