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Bhive Workspace plans 1 mn sqft expansion in 2026, to invest ₹300 crore

Bhive Workspace plans to add around 1 million sq ft capacity in 2026 with an investment of up to ₹300 crore, expanding its campus model across key micro-markets in India

Bhive Workspace plans 1 mn sqft expansion in 2026, to invest ₹300 crore
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 4:48 PM IST

Mindspace REIT to acquire Chennai office assets for ₹2,541 crore

Acquisition of two Chennai office assets from sponsor portfolio to strengthen Mindspace REIT's presence and expand leasable portfolio and asset base

Mindspace REIT to acquire Chennai office assets for ₹2,541 crore
Updated On : 31 Mar 2026 | 8:55 PM IST

Tier-II cities to be next frontier for office leasing as demand grows

Leasing activity nearly doubles in FY25 as firms expand beyond metros to cut costs and tap talent, even as supply constraints persist in smaller markets

Tier-II cities to be next frontier for office leasing as demand grows
Updated On : 29 Mar 2026 | 11:33 PM IST

Flex workspace operators bet big on B2B platforms amid enterprise demand

Value-based cost models vs direct leasing adds premium to opertors' earnings

Flex workspace operators bet big on B2B platforms amid enterprise demand
Updated On : 26 Mar 2026 | 11:30 PM IST

Godrej Seeds and Genetics buys office space for ₹365 cr in Vikhroli

Godrej Seeds and Genetics acquires over 70,000 sq ft office space in Mumbai's Vikhroli through three transactions, reflecting sustained demand in India's office market

Godrej Seeds and Genetics buys office space for ₹365 cr in Vikhroli
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 5:05 PM IST

India's flex office stock crosses 100 mn sq ft, triples since 2020: CBRE

Flexible office stock in India has surged past 100 million sq ft, tripling since 2020, driven by enterprise adoption, GCC expansion, and strong investor interest

India's flex office stock crosses 100 mn sq ft, triples since 2020: CBRE
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 3:44 PM IST

India's 17 towns host 575 co-working centres amid rising demand: Study

Co-working operators are expanding their business in tier II cities to meet demand of managed office spaces from corporates, as more than 575 centres, comprising nearly 9 million sq ft area, have been set up across 17 small towns, according to Vestian. US-based real estate consultant Vestian has come out with a report 'Flex Spaces Reshaping Tier II Office Markets', which suggests that India's 17 major tier II cities house more than 575 co-working or flexible workspace centres, representing nearly 29 per cent of the total such facilities across India. In terms of area, these 17 towns have over 8.8 million sq ft of flexible workspace stock, accounting for over 9 per cent of the pan-India flex stock. The average size of the co-working centre is 64 per cent smaller than that of Tier-1 cities. Co-working operators generally take on lease office space from real estate developers and property owners to set up their centres and then sub-lease workspaces to corporates of all sizes. These ..

India's 17 towns host 575 co-working centres amid rising demand: Study
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 4:11 PM IST

IndiQube signs ₹54 crore Pune deal for 1,140 seats with GCC client

IndiQube Spaces signs a Rs 54 crore, five-year deal for 1,140 seats in Pune, highlighting growing demand from global capability centres for flexible workspaces in India

IndiQube signs ₹54 crore Pune deal for 1,140 seats with GCC client
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 6:10 PM IST

Pre-construction, built-to-suit projects gain momentum in office leasing

Large integrated campuses developed by leading players such as DLF, Brookfield, Embassy, Bagmane, K. Raheja Corp, and Sattva are operating at near-full occupancy

Pre-construction, built-to-suit projects gain momentum in office leasing
Updated On : 22 Feb 2026 | 11:32 PM IST

IndiQube Spaces targets 30-35% growth in FY26, eyes 85% occupancy

Managed workspace operator IndiQube guides for 30-35% revenue growth in FY26, plans up to 2 million sq ft annual addition, and aims to sustain 80-85% occupancy

IndiQube Spaces targets 30-35% growth in FY26, eyes 85% occupancy
Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 6:21 PM IST

IBM signs 10-year lease for 230,000 sq ft office space in Gurugram

US technology major leases space at Tata Realty's Intellion Park as demand for offices in tier-I cities stays strong and absorption continues to outpace new supply

IBM signs 10-year lease for 230,000 sq ft office space in Gurugram
Updated On : 30 Jan 2026 | 5:08 PM IST

Smartworks eyes 35% annual revenue growth by FY30, plans new-city entry

Coworking firm Smartworks plans 30-35% annual growth over the next few years, driven by capacity additions, enterprise demand and expansion into new Tier I markets

Smartworks eyes 35% annual revenue growth by FY30, plans new-city entry
Updated On : 17 Jan 2026 | 12:10 PM IST

JP Morgan's India arm leases 2.7 lakh sq ft in Powai for ₹612 crore

JP Morgan India leases 2.7 lakh sq ft in Powai for ₹612 crore over five years, opting for a premium managed office space operated by Cowrks

JP Morgan's India arm leases 2.7 lakh sq ft in Powai for ₹612 crore
Updated On : 12 Jan 2026 | 7:02 PM IST

Net office leasing rises 25% to 61.4 mn sq ft in top 8 cities: Report

Net leasing of office spaces rose 25 per cent last year to a record 61.4 million sq ft across eight major cities on strong demand from domestic and overseas companies, according to Cushman & Wakefield. Net leasing of office spaces stood at 49.1 million sq ft during 2024 in these eight cities. Net absorption or leasing represents the net change in office space occupied during the year. Real estate consultant Cushman & Wakefield on Monday released the data, showing that net office leasing rose in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Delhi-NCR, and Chennai but declined in Mumbai, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad. "The last year's performance reflects more than record numbers, it signals a long-term growth trajectory anchored in strong fundamentals," said Anshul Jain, Chief Executive, India, SEA, MEA & APAC Office and Retail, Cushman & Wakefield. He projected that the office demand would remain strong during 2026, driven by expansion of global capability centres (GCCs) in India and rising ...

Net office leasing rises 25% to 61.4 mn sq ft in top 8 cities: Report
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 12:03 PM IST

Net office leasing in top Indian cities hits record 55 msf in 2025: Report

Despite headwinds such as information technology (IT) layoffs and global tariff tensions, office leasing is expected to grow 10 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) from 49.95 msf in 2024

Net office leasing in top Indian cities hits record 55 msf in 2025: Report
Updated On : 24 Dec 2025 | 3:50 PM IST

Embassy REIT signs deal to acquire Bengaluru office space for ₹852 crore

Embassy Office Parks REIT will buy a fully leased 0.3 million sq ft office asset at Embassy GolfLinks, Bengaluru, for Rs 852 crore. The deal is seen as accretive to DPU and NOI

Embassy REIT signs deal to acquire Bengaluru office space for ₹852 crore
Updated On : 03 Dec 2025 | 1:27 PM IST

Swiss co-working major IWG to double India portfolio by 2027: Descrozaille

India to be among the firm's top three global markets in 3-4 years

Swiss co-working major IWG to double India portfolio by 2027: Descrozaille
Updated On : 28 Nov 2025 | 11:30 PM IST

Noida's office market sees 18% rise in avg office rent in last 6 years: C&W

Noida's office market has seen an 18 per cent increase in rentals during the last six years, with the city gradually emerging as an important location for corporates to set up their bases, according to Cushman & Wakefield. Prime locations at Noida in Uttar Pradesh, however, saw an increase of 29 per cent in office rentals. Real estate consultant Cushman & Wakefield has released a report, 'Noida-Runway for Growth, ' that captures the city's rapid transformation into a premier economic and real estate destination. As per the report, Noida has a total office stock of 43.4 million square feet, including 26.6 million sq ft of Grade A+ (top quality) assets as of September 2025. "Noida's office rental market from 2019 to 2025 showcases broad-based growth, driven by strong demand, major infrastructure upgrades and the city's emergence as a favoured corporate destination," the report said. The average office rentals currently stand at Rs 70-72 per sq ft a month, an increase of 18.3 per

Noida's office market sees 18% rise in avg office rent in last 6 years: C&W
Updated On : 28 Nov 2025 | 2:54 PM IST

IndoSpace Core acquires six logistics parks across India for ₹3,000 cr

CPP Investments and IndoSpace joint venture IndoSpace Core on Tuesday announced the acquisition of six industrial and logistics parks valued at Rs 3,000 crore (471 million Canadian dollars). The six parks, located across key logistics markets, including Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, and Pune, collectively span 380 acres with a leasable area of around 9 million sq ft feet, the company said. Set up in 2017 to acquire and develop logistics facilities across India, IndoSpace Core is co-owned by supply chain infrastructure platform IndoSpace and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments), which holds a 93 per cent stake in the JV (joint venture). CPP Investments will commit Rs 1,400 crore (217 million Canadian dollars) to fund the acquisition, it said. The latest acquisition strengthens the JV's position as India's largest operator of stabilised industrial and logistics real estate, the company said. "India's logistics sector continues to benefit from strong structural

IndoSpace Core acquires six logistics parks across India for ₹3,000 cr
Updated On : 25 Nov 2025 | 5:10 PM IST

ICICI Securities initiates 'Buy' on WeWork India; projects 47% upside

ICICI Securities assigned a target price of ₹914 per share for WeWork India shares, a potential upside of 47 per cent from Thursday's close

ICICI Securities initiates 'Buy' on WeWork India; projects 47% upside
Updated On : 21 Nov 2025 | 12:11 PM IST