Amazon Expands in Bengaluru with 1.1 Million Sq Ft New Office Space
- Industry News
- June 20, 2024
WeWork India reported a 26.7% revenue growth to Rs 1,665 crore in FY24, reducing losses and achieving a strong EBITDA margin of 64.42%. Amid its global parent’s restructuring, WeWork India is considering an IPO with a $2-2.5 billion valuation, reflecting confidence in India’s flexible workspace demand.
READ MOREAccording to CBRE, office space supply in India’s top nine cities surged by 46% to 13.4 million sq ft in early 2019, led by Hyderabad’s unprecedented growth. With demand from corporates and coworking operators rising, developers are investing in flexible workspaces and SEZs to support expanding businesses and startups.
READ MOREInnov8 plans to double its coworking centres across India by 2025, aiming to triple its seating capacity to over 50,000. With demand for flexible workspaces surging, this expansion reflects India’s booming coworking market, projected to reach 126 million square feet by 2028, according to an Avendus report.
READ MOREIndia’s Global Capability Centres (GCCs) leased nearly 23,000 coworking desks in 2024, driven by cost efficiency and skilled talent. With Bengaluru leading in IT/ITeS sector occupancy, GCC demand for flexible spaces surged. Economic shifts abroad and India’s stable environment further attract multinational firms to coworking solutions.
READ MOREIndia’s office space market is set for record growth in 2024, with projected absorption to exceed 70 million sq. ft., driven by high demand from IT-BPM, flexible workspaces, and BFSI sectors. Major cities like Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, and Mumbai lead leasing activity despite slower new completions lowering vacancy rates.
READ MOREIndia’s festive season boosts demand for co-working spaces as companies and freelancers embrace flexible, collaborative environments. Festive promotions and packages drive occupancy, while companies use this high-energy period for team bonding and client events. Co-working providers aim to convert seasonal users into long-term tenants through engaging offers.
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