India’s office real estate market is expected to maintain its growth momentum over the next two years, with 77% of occupiers planning to expand their office portfolios, according to CBRE’s 2026 India Office Occupier Survey.
The expansion outlook reflects continued confidence among companies despite global economic uncertainties. Business growth, the rapid expansion of Global Capability Centres (GCCs) and increasing demand from sectors such as technology, BFSI, engineering and manufacturing are expected to remain key drivers of office leasing.
The survey also highlights a changing approach to workplace strategy. Companies are increasingly factoring artificial intelligence into their real estate decisions, as evolving workforce requirements and technology adoption reshape the role of physical offices.
Occupiers are expected to place greater emphasis on high-quality workplaces that offer strong connectivity, shorter commute times and better access to talent. As competition for skilled professionals intensifies, office location and workplace quality are becoming important tools for employee attraction and retention.
The findings reinforce the resilience of India’s commercial real estate sector. CBRE had earlier reported record office absorption of approximately 45.5 million sq. ft. during the first half of 2026, supported by GCC expansion and flexible workspace demand.
With companies continuing to scale operations and reassess their workplace needs, demand for Grade A, well-connected and technology-ready office spaces is likely to remain strong, supporting sustained growth across India’s major commercial markets.
