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Prime office rent in Bengaluru, NCR, Mumbai grew 4.3% annually in July-September: Knight Frank
PTI | October 25, 2025 11:40 PM CST

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India's top office markets are seeing strong rental growth. Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, and Mumbai are expected to lease 50 million sq ft of office space in 2025. This surge is driven by global companies and IT services. Bengaluru leads with the highest rental increase. The Indian office market shows stability and long-term potential.

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India's three major office markets, Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR and Mumbai, have seen an average 4.3 percent annual growth in rentals of prime workspaces during the July-September period, according to Knight Frank.

Real estate consultant Knight Frank mentioned in its latest report that the office space leasing in Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR and Mumbai together is expected to touch 50 million sq ft in the 2025 calendar year, surpassing the previous record of 41 million sq ft set in 2024.

"The surge is fuelled by sustained leasing commitments from Global Capability Centres (GCCs) and a revival in third-party IT services, highlighting India's attractiveness as a global business hub," it added.


On rentals, Knight Frank said prime office rents increased 4.3 percent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) on average across the three major cities.

Bengaluru remained the most dynamic market, posting 2 percent QoQ (quarter-on-quarter) growth and 8.8 percent YoY. There has been a strong demand in emerging corridors such as the Outer Ring Road and Whitefield.

Delhi-NCR saw a 2 percent QoQ and 3 percent YoY growth in rentals, while Mumbai recorded 2 percent QoQ and 3.9 percent YoY increase in prime office rent during the July-September period of this year.

Rent in Bengaluru's central business district stood at Rs 1,807 per sq ft per year, while Mumbai's BKC commands Rs 3,953 and Delhi's Connaught Place Rs 4,200 per sq ft per year.

"India's office market continues to stand out as a beacon of stability and long-term potential amid regional uncertainty. The strong leasing activity highlights its growing importance in global business strategies," Knight Frank India Chairman and Managing Director Shishir Baijal said.

Commenting on the report, real estate expert Sankey Prasad said the Indian office market is entering a renewed growth phase, underpinned by robust leasing activity, strong GCC expansion, and rising institutional investment.

"Occupiers are driving demand for high-quality, sustainable workspaces, while investors are drawn by stable yields and transparent market dynamics," he added.

James Thomas, Co-Founder, SpazeOne, said the estimated growth in leasing volumes across these three major cities shows the "strong confidence and optimism driving India's business landscape."

Knight Frank report pointed out that the Asia-Pacific office rents slipped 1.4 percent in Q3 2025, mainly due to falling rents in the Chinese mainland.


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