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

India’s office space market recorded 18.61 million sq ft absorption in Q3 FY25, driven by BFSI and flex spaces contributing 39%. Southern cities led with 61% share, Bengaluru dominating at 36%. Vacancy dropped to 14.8%, while Hyderabad led new completions. Despite a 4% dip in construction, rentals remained stable.
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India’s coworking sector is booming, driven by hybrid work models, rising office rents, and IPO activity. Awfis, Smartworks, and DevX lead the IPO wave, while expansion into Tier-II and Tier-III cities signals future growth. Flexible workspaces now account for 15% of leasing, with demand projected to grow 60% by 2028.
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Amazon India is relocating its Bengaluru headquarters to reduce costs, saving nearly ₹8 crore annually on rent. The move affects 5,000 employees and raises challenges for landlord Brigade Enterprises. Meanwhile, Amazon’s logistics and payments units show steady growth, and its wholesale division reduces losses amid stricter FDI regulations in India.
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India’s commercial real estate is shifting to an OpEx model, prioritising flexibility and cost-efficiency. Corporations are embracing managed and co-working spaces, with leasing projected at 70 million sq. ft by 2024. Sustainability and tech-driven solutions like smart building systems further drive this trend, transforming workspace strategies for adaptability and growth.
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India’s real estate market will see a steady recovery and transformation in 2024. Office leasing nears pre-pandemic levels, fueled by IT and hybrid work models, while e-commerce drives warehousing demand. Residential trends favour integrated townships and sustainable green buildings. Affordable housing expands, though affordability challenges persist in major cities like Mumbai and Delhi.
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India leads the Asia-Pacific office market, driving over 70% of Q3 2024 leasing demand, fueled by a 10.7% YoY surge in regional activity. With rising rental rates, robust absorption in Bengaluru and Hyderabad, and 1.34 million square meters of new completions, India cements its position as the APAC market leader for 2025.
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