1、 INDIA OFFICE MARKET Annual Update CY2025PEUSH JAINPEUSH JAINManaging Director Commercial Leasing&AThe Indian office market has sustained its robust trajectory throughout 2025,achieving significant growth despite global economic uncertainties and ongoing concerns regarding workforce reductions and i
2、nternational trade dynamics.Net office leasing across the top seven cities reached an unprecedented level of approximately 58.2 Mn sf,representing a 17%increase over the 49.9 Mn sf recorded in 2024.Simultaneously,new office completions grew by 8%,rising from 48.1 Mn sf in 2024 to 52 Mn sf in 2025.Th
3、e sector composition of demand for Grade A office spaces continued to evolve,with Information Technology and Information Technology Enabled Services(IT-ITeS)maintaining dominance at 27%of overall net absorption,followed by co-working spaces at 23%and Banking,Financial Services and Insurance(BFSI)at
4、18%.A particularly noteworthy development was the record-breaking performance of Global Capability Centres(GCCs),which accounted for 41%of gross absorption in 2025,a notable increase from 36%in 2024,reflecting Indias growing importance as a hub for multinational operations and specialised service de
5、livery.Office vacancy rates across the top seven cities improved marginally to 16.1%in 2025 from 16.5%in 2024,indicating a healthy balance between supply and demand.Average monthly rentals witnessed a 6%appreciation,rising from INR 87/sf/month in 2024 to INR 92/sf/month in 2025.The Mumbai Metropolit
6、an Region emerged as the most expensive office market at INR 148/sf/month,whilst Bengaluru recorded the highest annual rental growth at 9%.These rental trends reflect the premium placed on quality office infrastructure and well-connected business districts.Looking ahead to 2026,the office market is