BENGALURU OFFICE MARKET
Glean Technologies sets up India office, to invest up to $50 million
US-based Glean Technologies, which offers AI assistant platforms for businesses, has chosen to set up shop in Bengaluru, its first in India. The company plans to significantly expand its presence there, aiming to triple its staff to 450 within the next two years.
Ather Energy aims to raise market share with foray into family scooter segment
Electric two-wheeler maker Ather Energy aims to boost its market share as it expands into the family scooter segment, according to a company official. The Bengaluru-based company has so far focused on manufacturing sporty scooters.
Global experts, CISOs, founders to converge at Accel Cybersecurity Summit in Bengaluru on July 25
The summit comes when India's cybersecurity landscape is witnessing remarkable growth, and demand for products and services is rising at a fast clip. Accel has been operating in India since 2008. The global venture capital firm said, "Accel is set to host India's largest Cybersecurity Summit in Bengaluru,"
BCD Group bags 1.5 mn sft of residential development in Bengaluru
BCD Group secured a 1.5 million sqft residential project in Bengaluru from Ramsons Trendsquares for Rs 660 crores, their first collaboration. The mixed-use development spans 6.5 acres with 600 units in phase 1 and 5 million sqft in phase 2. With the first phase sold out, BCD aims to begin phase 2 soon. The project capitalizes on Bengaluru's premium real estate market, especially in Sarjapur's thriving tech hub.
Global Capability Centres drive office leasing in H1 2024, with a 37% share
India's office leasing market is dominated by Global Capability Centres (GCCs), with 37% of total leasing activity in January to June 2024. The country's robust workforce, competitive costs, and established ecosystem make it a key market for GCCs. With a projected 20% growth in GCC presence by 2025, the Indian office market is poised for significant expansion. 67% of GCCs plan to increase their office portfolios by over 10% in the next two years.
Institutional investment in Indian real estate at $2.5 billion in Q2, marking a 3-year high
Private equity investments in Indian real estate hit a three-year high in Q2 2024, totaling $2.5 billion. The industrial and warehousing segment led with 61% of the total investments ($1.5 billion), driven by large deals. The residential segment saw a 7.5x increase from Q2 2023, making up 21% of total inflows. Office assets received $0.3 billion, showing a significant annual decline.
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India office property market surges with record gross leasing in 2024 first half
The Indian office property market has surged, driven by increased economic activity and corporate occupancies, reaching a record 33.5 million sq ft in gross leasing in the first half of the year. Global Capability Centres (GCCs) significantly contributed, with strong leasing momentum across major cities, indicating potential for a record-breaking 2024.
Indian real estate witnesses $1.7 bn private equity inflow during H1 2024
Private equity investment in the Indian real estate sector reached USD 1.7 billion in the first half of 2024, marking a 42% increase year-on-year, as reported by Savills India. However, Q2 2024 saw investments of USD 1.1 billion, similar to the previous year's figures.
Corporates embrace more flexibility amidst the hybrid work model
About 30% of occupiers are expected to expand their use of flexible office space over the next 12 months, while 17% are likely to consolidate their offices into fewer locations, CBRE said in its latest ‘2024 India Office Occupier Survey’.
Sattva Group targets 85 pc growth in housing sales to Rs 6,500 cr this fiscal: MD Bijay Agarwal
Realty firm Sattva Group is bullish on India's housing market and will launch many projects to achieve 85 per cent growth in sales of residential properties to around Rs 6,500 crore this fiscal, a top company official said. In the 2023-24, Bengaluru-based Sattva Group achieved sales bookings of Rs 3,500 crore.
WeWork India appoints Janak Malkani to drive expansion in managed office business
WeWork India has appointed Janak Malkani as the head of managed office and sales for the West region. Malkani's extensive real estate experience will enhance WeWork India's managed office offerings, with a focus on innovative and efficient workspace solutions. WeWork India's flexible workspace market has seen significant growth, with a third of its business driven by the Managed Office portfolio, serving notable enterprise members.
Apple set to lease office tower from Embassy Group in Bengaluru
Apple Inc leased an office tower in Bangalore with record rent. The site was previously a hotel near Bangalore Golf Club. Manufacturing operations expanded with Foxconn Technology Group and Tata Electronics, including a local supplier network and large facilities.
Gross leasing of office space up 8 pc to 158 lakh sq ft in Apr-Jun in top 6 cities: Colliers
India's office market shows resilience with sustained growth driven by positive economic indicators. The surge in demand for quality office spaces, led by technology and manufacturing sectors, is expected to surpass 50 million square feet in 2024, reflecting confidence in the market's future prospects.
Indian office market shows strong growth in H1 2024
The Indian office market showcased resilience in H1 2024 with significant office leasing and new supply growth. Occupiers' confidence, highlighted by major players like HCL Technologies and Tech Mahindra, spurred demand for quality office spaces.
Amazon to Lease over 1.1 mn sqft in Bengaluru
Sattva Group has built a new office tower at Sattva Horizon business park near the international airport. The 11-storey building will be able to accommodate more than 7,000 employees, and Amazon will be the sole occupant.
Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru lead Small & Medium REIT investment prospects
India's fractional ownership property market is projected to grow over 10 times, exceeding $5 billion by 2030, driven by office assets suitable for Small and Medium REIT (SM REIT) investments. Mumbai and Delhi-NCR are top hotspots, with significant opportunities in tech markets. SM REITs offer investors professionally managed, rent-yielding assets.
Online eats into offline; Agnikul defers rocket launch
The rapid adoption of quick commerce and food delivery apps is eating into the sales of retail, and quick service restaurants. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Google leases 6,49,000 sq ft office space in Bengaluru
The company has lined up significant investments in the Indian market. This includes plans to manufacture smartphones at a Foxconn facility in Tamil Nadu and starting independent drone manufacturing in the state. Google aims to start production of Pixel smartphones in India, starting with the Pixel 8 model. Reports also suggest that the company is relocating some roles to India, a rapidly growing market.
South India driving office property market recovery
Southern India, particularly Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai, is set to lead the recovery in India's office property market, with these cities accounting for 60% of the total space requirement by 2025. The tech sector and global capability centers are driving office leasing activities, with Bengaluru leading in demand. Experts anticipate a surge in demand from companies like QuessCorp, Morgan Stanley, Google, and Amazon in 2024.
Nikhil Kamath, Manyavar family office may join A91 in Rare Rabbit’s Rs 500 crore funding
Bootstrapped till now, Rare Rabbit clocked revenue of over Rs 600 crore in fiscal 2024, with an operating profit of more than Rs 100 crore, as per sources in the know. Along with Rare Rabbit, the brand's parent company Radhamani Textiles also owns women's premium fashion brand Rareism and everyday wear brand Articale.
Mixed bag of achievements for CM Siddaramaiah on completing one year in office
Within a month of taking over, the government launched the Shakti scheme offering free rides to Karnataka women in non-luxury government buses. According to the Karnataka Transport Department officials, women have availed of as many as 210.29 crore free rides in the state, costing the state exchequer Rs 5,097 crore till May 17 from the date of launch of the scheme on June 11, 2023.
India’s office leasing demand likely to cross 70 million sq ft in 2024
Demand for Grade A office space leasing in India is expected to exceed 70 million sq ft in 2024, driven by increased rentals and larger deals in key cities like Bengaluru, Pune, and Hyderabad, with contributions from the IT/ITeS and BFSI sectors, Noida, and co-working spaces.
Table Space targets high growth, leases over 2.5 million sq ft across four cities
Table Space expands its presence in Indian cities by acquiring and leasing office spaces to meet the growing demand for managed workspaces. They aim to add more space in key metros and provide world-class workspace solutions.
Rentals across India’s key office markets up 4-8% in March quarter, Colliers
India's prime office markets witness 4-8% yearly rental rise driven by demand and quality supply, surpassing pre-pandemic levels in 2024. Occupiers across Asia Pacific are willing to pay more for superior offices. High-growth markets like MG Road Delhi and SBD1 Bengaluru show up to 20% rental growth. Flex spaces expand rapidly, constituting 15-20% of top 6 cities' office leasing.
Noida, Gurgaon, Bengaluru register around 30 percent rent hike, highest in India
Rental prices in 13 major Indian cities surged 16% year-on-year in the March quarter, with Greater Noida, Gurugram, and Bengaluru seeing the highest increases. Demand for rental units in the Rs 10,000 to Rs 30,000 range dominated, accounting for 42% of total demand. However, supply only increased marginally, leading to a mismatch between demand and availability. Abhishek Bhadra, Head of Research at Magicbricks, attributes the surge in rents to the resumption of office operations since 2022, offering higher yields to landlords.
Edelweiss Alternatives acquires IT park in Bengaluru for over Rs 1,500 cr
Edelweiss Alternatives acquired a 1.1-million-sq-ft IT park in Bengaluru from MFAR Developers, marking the largest buyout of office towers this year within Embassy Manyata. Subahoo Chordia manages the Rental Yield Plus Fund.
Office space leasing expected to reach 61 million sq ft in 2024
The Q1 2024 saw leasing of 16.7 million sq ft, strongest Q1 in the last five years and a 20% rise year on year. Office space absorption across India’s six major cities is likely to register another big year with expectations of around 61 mn sq. ft. in 2024.
Here's how Bengaluru's water crisis has affected real estate sales as per Knight Frank report
Housing sales in Bengaluru have slightly decreased by 2% to 13,133 units compared to 13,390 units last year, mainly due to reduced sales in the affordable housing category. The office space demand in the IT city remained steady at 3.5 million square feet, according to a report by Knight Frank. Sales in the less than ₹50 lakh housing segment dropped by almost 65% to 70%, while sales in the ₹50 lakh-₹1 crore segment dipped by 7%. However, sales of houses in the more than ₹1 crore segment increased by almost 50%.
MNCs' India-facing ops, GCCs continue to drive demand for Indian office properties
In the first quarter of 2024, India's commercial real estate market witnessed robust growth, fueled by multinational companies and global capability centers. Bengaluru and Hyderabad led leasing activity, with significant contributions from GCCs. Rents stabilized or grew, while vacancies declined to 15.8%, reflecting strong demand and limited new supply. Flexible office space operators also played a significant role, contributing 23% to total transactions.
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