India Office Leasing Slips to 21 Million Sq. Ft. in Q2 2026 as Limited Prime Supply Slows Market Activity
- Industry News
- July 6, 2026

India’s office leasing declined marginally in Q2 2026, with gross leasing falling 1% to 21 million sq. ft. and net absorption dropping 14.5%. However, demand remains healthy, led by GCCs. A shortage of Grade A office supply is emerging as the primary challenge, keeping rentals firm across key markets.
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IndiQube reported a strong Q4 FY26 with revenue from operations rising 35.2% year-on-year to ₹401.5 crore while quarterly losses fell nearly 28%. The flexible workspace operator also expanded to 130 centres across 17 cities, reflecting stronger occupancy, improving operating leverage, and continued growth despite rising operating costs.
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ICICI Securities has assigned a target valuation of ₹937 to WeWork India, citing strong growth prospects driven by GCC expansion, AI-led demand, and premium flexible office solutions. The brokerage expects robust revenue and EBITDA growth while highlighting the company’s ambitious plan to expand its portfolio to 11.6 million square feet.
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Rahul Arora has stepped down as Senior Managing Director at JLL India after nearly ten years, marking the end of a significant leadership tenure. His departure comes as India’s commercial real estate advisory sector becomes more institutional, creating fresh opportunities for specialist advisory firms amid sustained office leasing demand and market expansion.
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