Top 7 Indian Cities Record 9% Rise in Office Leasing During Jul-Sep: Colliers
- Industry News
- October 5, 2026

India’s top seven office markets recorded 9% annual growth in gross leasing during Q3 2026, reaching 18.7 million sq ft. Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, Hyderabad and Kolkata expanded, while Mumbai, Pune and Chennai declined. GCCs, technology, BFSI and flexible workspace operators remained major demand drivers, supporting a strong outlook for 2026.
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HDFC Mutual Fund has reopened its HDFC BSE REITs and Commercial Real Estate Index Fund following its recent New Fund Offer. The passive fund tracks the BSE REITs and Commercial Real Estate Index, giving investors exposure to listed REITs and selected rental income-linked commercial real estate companies.
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Arnya Real Estates Fund Advisors has appointed Vishal Gupta as Chief Investment Officer to lead its commercial real estate investment platform. The move comes as the firm expands beyond residential strategies, with Gupta bringing a track record of commercial real estate transactions worth more than ₹5,000 crore.
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India’s coworking sector is seeing a clear shift toward enterprise-led demand, with large companies occupying 72% of managed workspace seats and GCCs accounting for 52% of demand. Coworking operators leased 24% of office space across eight major cities in H1 2026, while private equity investment reached $945.5 million since 2016.
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This guide evaluates workspace strategies for India’s expanding GCC and enterprise sectors. While coworking spaces offer immediate agility for smaller, short-term project teams, managed offices provide the vital data security, strict compliance, brand customisation, and long-term cost efficiency required for scaling large enterprise operations.

Discover how 2026 coworking spaces have transitioned from flexible desks to vital wellness infrastructures. This deep dive explores “ambient belonging,” biophilic design, and cognitive zones that combat isolation and burnout. Learn why shared environments outperform home and traditional offices by prioritising mental health and professional autonomy for sustainable performance.

This guide explains why managed offices have evolved into a strategic business decision in 2026. It highlights how flexibility, location, customization, technology, and employee experience now play a critical role in driving growth, reducing risk, and improving operational efficiency. It also outlines how modern providers deliver enterprise-grade infrastructure and financial transparency, making managed workspaces a smarter alternative to traditional leases.

Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India are shifting from rigid, long-term leases to flexible, managed office spaces. This change prioritises speed and agility, allowing multinational firms to scale rapidly without high upfront costs. By choosing managed spaces, these companies gain modern, move-in-ready hubs that better support innovation and evolving talent needs.













In 2026, successful hybrid leadership requires shifting from presence-based monitoring to outcome-driven accountability. Leaders must intentionally choreograph physical and digital workspaces, enforce strict boundary hygiene to prevent burnout, and reduce friction with updated technology. Prioritising psychological safety and empathetic listening ensures distributed teams remain connected, productive, and resilient.

In 2026, hybrid work is the global standard, yet effective execution remains a challenge. This guide explores the shift from visibility to outcome-based management, the necessity of “System Leadership,” and the importance of intentional communication. By prioritising trust, sustainable performance, and integrated technology, leaders can build high-performing, resilient, and deeply engaged distributed teams.

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.

Businesses can significantly reduce real estate costs by shifting from traditional office leases to flexible coworking spaces. Coworking lowers lease expenses, eliminates upfront infrastructure investments, bundles utilities and maintenance into one predictable fee, and optimises space usage. It also provides prime locations, scalability, operational efficiency, and networking benefits, supporting agile, cost-effective growth.