OFFICE LEASING
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.
Office leasing surges to new record in first half of 2024
The Indian office property market has shown strong performance in the first half of the year, driven by economic resurgence and increased corporate occupancies, with technology and banking sectors leading the way. Gross leasing hit a record high of 33.5 million sq ft, up 29% from last year, setting the stage for a potential new peak in 2024. GCCs played a key role in this growth, with India's leadership in the GCC ecosystem remaining strong.
M3M leases 220,000 sq ft to flexible workspace provider Incuspaze in Gurugram
Flexible workspace provider Incuspaze has leased 220,000 sq ft in Gurgaon's M3M Urbana project, following a 600,000 sq ft lease last quarter across three cities. As demand grows, Incuspaze is expanding rapidly. The flex workspace market is expected to reach 100-140 million sq ft by 2030, driven by multinational companies and GCCs.
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.
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’.
ICICI Prudential AMC buys office tower from Kalpataru in Mumbai for Rs 315 cr
ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company has acquired a commercial tower in Santacruz, Mumbai, for over Rs 315 crore from realty developer Kalpataru's subsidiary Ixora Properties. The tower, built on one-third of an acre, is expected to house the company's new head office. The deal is significant in the ongoing trend of leasing office space rather than buying it outright.
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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.
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.
Flexible workspace operator Spring House leases 300,000 sq fr at MVN Aero One mall in Gurgaon
Spring House secured 300,000 sq ft at Gurgaon's MVN Aero One mall, offering cost-effective office spaces. The location caters to diverse demands, including from large enterprises and startups focusing on research and development operations.
Amitabh Bachchan buys more office properties in Mumbai Andheri suburb
Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan expands his Mumbai property portfolio with the purchase of three office spaces in Oshiwara for Rs 60 crore. This acquisition adds to his existing commercial holdings, with a focus on real estate investments alongside other industry figures.
Unity Small Finance Bank inks pact to acquire office space worth Rs 393 crore
The developer of the Santacruz project received a letter of intimation (LOI) and approval from the Slum Rehabilitation Authority for the project in August 2023. It has also acquired additional land adjacent to the existing plot and is expected to apply for an amended LOI and approvals to include the additional land too.
IMC India leases office in Mumbai’s BKC at Rs 700 per sq ft/month for short tenure
The company has leased nearly 43,000 sq ft office space on the 34th floor of sea-view premium commercial tower Altimus in central Mumbai for a long-term tenure of 10 years at monthly rental of Rs 350 per sq ft.
Tata Digital renews lease for headquarter Fort House in South Mumbai
The technology company that controls Bigbasket, Tata 1mg, Tata Cliq, Croma, and superapp Tata Neu among others will be paying rentals of nearly Rs 3 crore per month as per the agreement that stipulates lock-in period of one year.
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.
Bosch leases 691k sq ft office space in Bengaluru for expansion
Bosch Global Software Technologies has leased 691,320 square feet of space in Bengaluru, India, to expand its operations. The property, located at Life Science Park in Electronic City, will seat around 8,000 employees and house the KPO operation under Robert Bosch. The lease is set to go live by the end of 2024. Bosch is a key partner in the global automotive industry and has the largest development centre outside Germany for end-to-end engineering and technology solutions.
Global capability centres lease 17% more space in FY24
Global capability centres (GCCs) increased their space usage by 17% in FY 2023-24, reaching 22.5 million sq ft, driven by engineering, BFSI, and technology sectors, according to CBRE. GCCs are a key driver in India's office sector, projected to lease 40-45 million sq ft by 2025, with India hosting over 1,900 GCCs.
The rising importance of the chief trust officer
Businesses are emphasizing trust by appointing a Chief Trust Officer (CTrO) to oversee trust-building initiatives. This role involves assessing trust levels within and outside the organisation, focusing on domains like corporate culture, compliance, and customer experience.
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.
Smartworks expands Pune portfolio, leases entire 6 lakh sq ft tower in Balewadi
Smartworks leases tower in Pune's Balewadi for coworking with 8,000 desks. The Indian market has become one of the fastest-growing centers for flexible office spaces, driven by the rising demand for adaptable workspace solutions from large corporations and dynamic startups worldwide, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic.
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.
M3M to lease 1.5 million sq ft of commercial space in 2024-25
Company’s one-million square feet, International Financial Centre (IFC) at Golfcourse Extension Road is already 100% occupied while 700,000 square feet office space project, Urbana Business Park (UBP), is also has 75% occupancy.
Incuspaze leases 350,000 sq ft in Gurugram
The company has also leased 150,000 sq ft space in Pune and 60,000 sq ft space in Jaipur, as it is looking to add 1.5 million sq ft this year owing to increasing demand for flexible space in the country.
Embassy REIT leases 8.1 million sq ft office space in FY24, surpass guidance by 35%
Embassy Office Parks REIT leased 8.1 msf of office space in FY24, surpassing guidance by 35%, with GCCs driving over 65% of leasing. Occupancy reached 85%, with Bengaluru at 91% and Mumbai at 99%. Proposed FY25 leasing guidance is 5.4 msf. Revenue and net operating income grew 8% YoY.
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.
Over 46% office space leases in India by offshoring industry, Knight Frank
India's offshoring market dominates office space leasing, comprising 46% of total leasing in 2023, led by global capability centers (GCCs). With a 26% rise in leasing volume, GCCs are pivotal, fostering over 1,580 centers. India's unique proposition as a high-skill, low-cost market positions it as a global hub for offshoring
Top 7 cities record 15.16 million sq ft gross office leasing in March quarter
The leasing performance in the March quarter is trailing only to the levels of 17.3 million sq ft witnessed in the first quarter of 2020. It has set the platform for India’s office market to reach and even surpass the peak activity levels witnessed in 2023.
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