India's Leap Towards Sustainable & Innovative Workspace Design
- Industry News
- March 13, 2024

Location remains a key determinant of value in India’s commercial real estate market. From metro connectivity and high-street retail to mixed-use hubs and micro-markets, businesses and developers are shifting their focus to proximity, access, and ecosystem-driven planning to maximise rental yields, foot traffic, and long-term growth.
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In the first half of 2025, tech companies drove nearly 50% of India’s flex space demand, with Bengaluru and Hyderabad leading the charge. Colliers reports that over 10 million sq ft has been leased by tech occupiers, highlighting the sector’s need for agility, access to talent, and cost-effective hubs in a hybrid work era.
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India’s commercial real estate dominated investment activity in Q2 2025, accounting for 62% of total deal value. With $1.3 billion in transactions, including IPOs and QIPs, institutional interest surged in income-generating assets. The rise of SME REITs and the anticipation of India’s largest REIT issue signal deeper capital market integration.
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Flexible workspace operator The Executive Centre is planning to raise ₹2,600 crore through an IPO in India, joining peers like WeWork and Awfis. With a global footprint and 51,000 customers, the firm aims to strengthen its presence as India’s flex workspace sector is projected to grow at a 15% annual rate, reaching $9 billion by 2028.
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Smartworks’ $67.6 million IPO was fully subscribed by the second day, driven by strong interest from retail and non-institutional investors. The surge reflects the rising demand for integrated office spaces as global firms expand their operations in India. Analysts expect tech parks to dominate new supply, reinforcing India’s position as one of the top office markets in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Smartworks Coworking Spaces’ IPO closed with an oversubscription of 13.45 times, led by strong institutional interest. The ₹583 crore issue, now in allotment stage, saw muted retail participation. Despite losses, the flex workspace provider posted a 32% revenue growth in FY25, signalling confidence in India’s booming flexible office market.
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