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- Industry News
- July 21, 2026
Manufacturing-Led GCC Expansion Fuels 41% of India’s Office Leasing in H1 2026

Manufacturing companies have emerged as the biggest growth driver in India’s office market, contributing 41.7% of office leasing through GCCs in H1 2026. Rising investments in AI, engineering, and R&D have supported demand for Grade A office space, keeping vacancy rates at a five-year low despite a slight market slowdown.
- Industry News
- July 21, 2026
India’s REIT Market Eyes Major Expansion as 370 Million Sq. Ft. of Office Space Becomes Listing-Ready

India’s REIT market could witness significant expansion as 370 million square feet of Grade A office space becomes eligible for listing. The growing pipeline, combined with a market capitalisation exceeding ₹2.1 lakh crore and the emergence of SM-REITs, signals stronger institutional participation and greater investment opportunities in commercial real estate.
- Industry News
- July 21, 2026
Bengaluru Strengthens GCC Leadership as Office Leasing Surges in H1 2026

Bengaluru remained India’s leading office market in H1 2026, recording 14.1 million sq. ft. of office transactions, with GCCs leading the activity. Rising demand from AI and semiconductor firms, growing adoption of flexible workspaces, and a strong residential market underscore the city’s expanding role as India’s commercial and innovation hub.
- Industry News
- July 21, 2026
Smartworks Expands Enterprise Presence with ₹55 Crore Pune Workspace Deal for L&T Technology Services

Smartworks has signed a five-year agreement to provide over 1,100 managed office desks to L&T Technology Services in Pune. The ₹55 crore deal expands the partnership to 2,750 seats, highlighting the growing preference among large enterprises for flexible workspaces that offer scalability, operational efficiency, and faster office deployment.
- Industry News
- July 21, 2026
India’s Office Market Tightens as Vacancy Falls to 12.9%, Paving the Way for Higher Rentals

India’s commercial office market is entering a stronger growth cycle, with vacancy levels falling to 12.9% across the top seven cities. Despite a slight decline in leasing activity during Q2 2026, healthy demand from IT, BFSI, flexible workspace operators, and GCCs continues to support rental growth and long-term market stability.
- Industry News
- July 15, 2026
Smartworks Signs ₹58 Crore Enterprise Workspace Deal for 930 Seats in Pune

Smartworks Coworking Spaces has leased 930+ seats in Pune to the Indian subsidiary of a UK-headquartered technology and professional services company. The five-year agreement is valued at ₹58 crore, taking the client’s total footprint with Smartworks beyond 1,730 seats and reinforcing the growing demand for enterprise-managed office solutions.

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Manufacturing-Led GCC Expansion Fuels 41% of India’s Office Leasing in H1 2026 0
- Industry News
- July 21, 2026
Manufacturing companies have emerged as the biggest growth driver in India’s office market, contributing 41.7% of office leasing through GCCs in H1 2026. Rising investments in AI, engineering, and R&D have supported demand for Grade A office space, keeping vacancy rates at a five-year low despite a slight market slowdown.
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India’s REIT Market Eyes Major Expansion as 370 Million Sq. Ft. of Office Space Becomes Listing-Ready 0
- Industry News
- July 21, 2026
India’s REIT market could witness significant expansion as 370 million square feet of Grade A office space becomes eligible for listing. The growing pipeline, combined with a market capitalisation exceeding ₹2.1 lakh crore and the emergence of SM-REITs, signals stronger institutional participation and greater investment opportunities in commercial real estate.
READ MORE

Bengaluru Strengthens GCC Leadership as Office Leasing Surges in H1 2026 0
- Industry News
- July 21, 2026
Bengaluru remained India’s leading office market in H1 2026, recording 14.1 million sq. ft. of office transactions, with GCCs leading the activity. Rising demand from AI and semiconductor firms, growing adoption of flexible workspaces, and a strong residential market underscore the city’s expanding role as India’s commercial and innovation hub.
READ MORE
Smartworks Expands Enterprise Presence with ₹55 Crore Pune Workspace Deal for L&T Technology Services 0
- Industry News
- July 21, 2026
Smartworks has signed a five-year agreement to provide over 1,100 managed office desks to L&T Technology Services in Pune. The ₹55 crore deal expands the partnership to 2,750 seats, highlighting the growing preference among large enterprises for flexible workspaces that offer scalability, operational efficiency, and faster office deployment.
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- June 10, 2026
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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
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- Coworking
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