Office Spaces

55% office space demand in top 8 cities for 100K sq ft area: Knight Frank

Around 55 per cent of the total office demand during January-June period across eight major cities was for an area up to 1 lakh square feet while the remaining 45 per cent leasing transactions were for larger workspaces, according to Knight Frank India. Real estate consultant Knight Frank data showed that transactions for office spaces above 1 lakh square feet stood at 15.69 million square feet during the first half of this calendar year. "Large office space contributed 45 per cent of the overall commercial transactions across eight leading cities in the country," it added. Office space leasing in mid-segment or spaces between 50,000 square feet and 1,00,000 square feet was recorded at 7.28 million square feet during January-June 2024, constituting 21 per cent of the total leasing transactions during this period. The consultant's data showed that office space leasing in small office spaces or spaces below 50,000 sq ft were recorded at 11.7 million square feet, accounting for 34 per

Domestic firms take up 47% of total office space demand since 2022: CBRE

Domestic companies have taken 47 per cent of the total 154 million sq feet of office space leased since 2022 calendar year across nine major cities and the dominance of global firms particularly from the US has come down, according to CBRE. The real estate consultant CBRE noted that the share of domestic companies was one-third of the total office demand before 2022. CBRE's latest report India Inc's Ascension - The Rise of Domestic Firms as an Office Demand Driver showed that domestic companies accounted for nearly 47 per cent of overall office leasing activity from 2022 to H1-2024 "The total office leasing by domestic firms during 2022-H1 2024 period stood at 72 million square feet across the 9 cities. The total office leasing during this same period stood at around 154 million square feet. The nine cities include Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, Kochi and Ahmedabad," the consultant said. Anshuman Magazine, Chairman & CEO, India, Southeast Asia, ...

350 mn sq ft office space worth $60 bn to get SM-Reit listing by 2026: CBRE

Around 350 million square feet of prime office space, valuing more than USD 60 billion, will become eligible by 2026 to get listed as Small and Medium Real Estate Investment Trusts (SM-REITs), according to CBRE. In March, capital markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) notified the framework for SM-REITs. At present, there are no listed SM-REIT in the country. Real estate consultant CBRE on Thursday released its report titled, 'Navigating the SM REIT Landscape - A Look at Regulations and Implications'. As per the report, the total completed office stock in India currently stands at over 800 million square feet, of which REIT-listed office inventory is over 88 million square feet. "The potential market for SM-REITs in India covers over 300 million square feet of completed commercial space, besides an additional 50 million square feet of space expected to be completed by 2026. This translates into an estimated market size of over USD 60 billion," the consultan

Demand for office spaces to continue rising in country: Senior JLL exec

India's skilled workforce and rise of global capability centres helping demand for commercial real estate, says Karan Singh Sodi

Flex spaces record their highest contribution to office leasing in India

In the last five years, the total footprint of flex space operators in India has doubled owing to high demand as well as supply, according to Cushman & Wakefield

Embassy Reit leases 800k sq ft space to Commonwealth Bank of Australia

Embassy Office Parks REIT has signed an agreement to provide on lease 8 lakh square feet prime office space in Bengaluru to global banking major Commonwealth Bank of Australia, with an option to expand leasable area further by 6 lakh square feet. In a regulatory filing, Embassy REIT informed that the company has signed an Agreement to Lease (ATL) with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) for a premium office campus of approximately 0.8 million square feet along with an expansion option of an additional 0.6 million square feet at 'Embassy Manyata' project, one of Asia's largest and India's most prominent business parks. The new space is being designed as a comprehensive built-to-suit solution, and Embassy REIT expects to deliver the facility, including fit-outs in the fourth quarter of the calendar year 2026. Embassy has been home to CBA for 4 years, and we are delighted to extend our long-standing partnership with one of the world's leading financial institutions," Jitu Virwani,

BHIVE to add 3 mn sqft over next 2 yrs, eyes Rs 350 cr revenue in FY25

Over the past two years, BHIVE has expanded its managed office portfolio by adding 1.5 million square feet

Firms lease 53mn sq ft office space since 2022 to set up GCCs in 6 cities

Leading global companies have taken on lease nearly 53 million square feet of office space since 2022 across six major cities to set up Global Capability Centres (GCCs) with maximum demand in Bengaluru, according to CBRE and Zyoin. In their joint report, property consultant CBRE and hiring solutions firm Zyoin highlighted that GCCs have significantly amplified their Indian operations over recent decades, propelled by a skilled workforce, cost efficiency, and a conducive business climate. This GCC growth trajectory is anticipated to be concentrated in India's top six metropolitan areas, driven by their exceptional talent pools, enabling expansion and future development. "Global corporations are affirming their long-term commitment to India by securing larger office spaces for their GCCs," the consultant said. Nearly 53 million square feet of office space was leased by GCCs between 2022 and the first half of 2024 across Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Delhi-NCR and Mumbai. Out

AI, Robotics companies led office space absorption in Bengaluru: Vestian

The office market demand surge in Bengaluru is attributed to the rapid global advancements in artificial intelligence and a supportive local ecosystem

Office or hotel? Workspaces embrace hospitality trends for employees

New-age offices and co-working spaces are adding creches, cafes, and concierge services

GCCs may occupy 26 million sq ft office space by 2027: Knight Frank India

As per the report, between 2018 and 2023, 5,349 GCC-focused office deals under 50,000 square feet were finalised across eight cities

65% Grade A office space in India's top 7 cities green-certified: Vestian

Southern cities such as Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad comprise 58% of India's total green building stock, says the consultancy

Delhi HC sets July 25 deadline for Centre to decide on office space to AAP

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday granted the Centre time till July 25 to decide on allotment of office space to the AAP here on account of it being recognised as a national party. On June 5, the high court granted six weeks to the Centre to decide the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) request in this matter. The Directorate of Estates, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, on Tuesday, sought four more weeks to comply with the court's direction, stating it was occupied with the "mammoth task" of alloting accommodation to parliamentarians. The senior counsel appearing for AAP opposed the Centre's request and emphasised that keeping in view the six-week deadline, which is expiring on Wednesday, the Supreme Court has granted the party time till August 10 as the last opportunity to vacate its present office in Rouse Avenue. In March, the Supreme Court first granted the AAP time till June 15 to vacate its Rouse Avenue office after noting that the land was allotted to the Delhi High Court for ...

Bengaluru office stock to reach 330-340 msf by 2030: CII-CBRE

In Bengaluru, the technology sector accounts for 30-35 per cent of annual absorption, primarily in the commercial hubs of Outer Ring Road (ORR) and Whitefield

Office transactions hit record highs in H1 2024: Knight Frank India

The office market saw 25.1 million square feet completed in H1 2024

Family offices surge to 300 since 2018 on Tier-II,-III push: PwC report

Family offices are increasingly venturing into startups and venture capital, although they typically prefer to see some traction before investing

Commercial real estate has bounced back after Covid-19 pandemic blues

Office leasing has surpassed pre-pandemic levels, driven by the growth of global capability centres (GCCs) and flexible office spaces

Shared spaces: Demand for co-living spaces up again after Covid blip

With occupancy rates up again, coliving firms are also promoting their centres as hubs for networking with like-minded individuals

Election impact on demand anticipated to be moderate: Shishir Baijal

As global uncertainties gradually abate, the robust Indian economy and favourable real estate fundamentals are anticipated to bolster private equity inflows into the sector

In home and office, India's real estate market charting a course for growth

In the residential domain, a resurgence post-pandemic is evident, characterised by robust market demand buoyed by both buyer confidence and favourable economic conditions