Indian corporates are preparing for a major office expansion drive, with 85 per cent of companies planning to grow their workplace footprint over the next two years, according to CBRE South Asia. The surge, led by Global Capability Centres, signals not only stronger leasing activity but also the promise of thousands of new jobs and career pathways for Indian professionals.
GCCs already contribute nearly 40 per cent of office absorption in India and are evolving into strategic hubs for digital innovation, research, and engineering. Close to 65 per cent of these centres are set to scale further, particularly in banking, life sciences, and manufacturing. For employees, this translates into a sharper demand for specialised skills and more opportunities to engage in high-value, knowledge-driven roles.
The CBRE report also highlights India’s rising workplace confidence. Leasing volumes in FY2023–24 were up 86 per cent against pre-pandemic benchmarks, while average deal sizes have grown beyond 100,000 sq ft in 2025. Such expansion is closely tied to new workplace policies, with more than nine in ten firms now expecting staff to be present at least three days a week. This shift, analysts suggest, reflects employers’ efforts to balance productivity, collaboration, and flexibility.
Industry leaders believe the expansion wave could strengthen India’s reputation as the world’s GCC capital while providing its young workforce with access to global projects, cutting-edge technology, and long-term career growth in a rapidly formalising economy.
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