AI and Robotics Companies Drive Office Space Absorption in Bangalore

Pune reported the highest quarterly growth, around 307% in value terms, whereas absorption declined by 48% in Chennai during Q2 2024.

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AI and Robotics Companies Drive Office Space Absorption in Bangalore
Real Estate Pune:The rapid growth of artificial intelligence and robotics has led to a surge in demand for office space in Bangalore, with these companies accounting for 21% of the city's office space absorption in Q2 2024, according to Vestian's quarterly office market report, The Connect Q2 2024. The IT-ITeS sector, including AI and robotics, dominated absorption with a 69% share in Q2 2024. Bangalore contributed the highest to pan-India absorption with a 25% share, followed by Hyderabad and Mumbai at 20% each. Pune reported the highest quarterly growth, around 307% in value terms, whereas absorption declined by 48% in Chennai during Q2 2024.

The demand for grade-A office spaces is robust across the top seven cities of India, with absorption reaching 17.04 msf in Q2 2024, registering an increase of 27% QoQ and 23% YoY. New completions also increased by 17% YoY in H1 2024, reaching 23.2 msf. Bangalore dominated new completions with a 28% share, closely followed by Mumbai at 27%. Southern cities (Bangalore, Chennai, and Hyderabad) accounted for 57% of the total new completions reported in Q2 2024.

Shrinivas Rao, FRICS, CEO, Vestian, stated, 'Despite global geopolitical challenges, India's office markets reported robust real estate activities during Q2 2024. The quarter has already set the tone for robust leasing and construction activities for the current calendar year. Real estate activities are anticipated to increase further on the back of strengthened demand from IT-ITeS and BFSI sectors.'

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of Bangalore's office space absorption was accounted for by AI and robotics companies in Q2 2024?

21%

Which city reported the highest quarterly growth in value terms in Q2 2024?

Pune

What is the expected total absorption for 2024?

Over 60 msf

Which sector dominated absorption in Q2 2024?

IT-ITeS sector

What is the expected growth in real estate activities in India?

Increase further on the back of strengthened demand from IT-ITeS and BFSI sectors

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