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India’s Office Market Reset in 2025: Insights from Bhartiya Urban

Commercial Real Estate Outlook 2025–2026 — Bhartiya Urban Perspective

2025 proved to be a reset year for India’s commercial real estate. With a strong return-to-office push, occupiers revived physical workspaces, leading to renewed leasing momentum in core markets. Demand sharply shifted towards efficient, well-located workplaces that reduce commute times and enhance employee wellbeing.

Integrated campuses emerged as a key trend, moving away from standalone offices to mixed-use developments that combine workspaces with daily amenities and social infrastructure, creating a more holistic work environment.

Quote from Hardeep Dayal, President – Commercial, Bhartiya Urban PVT LTD:

“For India’s commercial real estate, 2025 was a reset year, with a clear return-to-office push followed by renewed leasing momentum in core markets. And as occupiers revived physical work environments, demand sharply shifted towards well-placed, efficient workplaces that reduce commute friction and contribute to employee wellbeing.

It was also a year of transition from standalone offices to integrated, mixed-use campuses that combined workspaces with daily amenities and social infrastructure. In 2026, leasing activity is expected to be supported by GCC expansion and technology-led enterprises while India will continue to benefit from its skilled workforce and innovation depth. Offices will increasingly be assessed not as cost centers but as productivity enablers, culture hubs and long-term talent retention tools.”

These insights highlight the growing strategic importance of office spaces in India—not merely as a location to work but as a tool for culture-building, talent retention, and productivity enhancement.