GCCs to Lead Office Space Leasing Growth in Top Indian Cities by 15-20% Over Next Two Years
Global Capability Centres (GCCs) have leased around 100 million sqft of office space across top Indian cities since 2021, driving significant real estate opportunities. The demand is expected to grow 15-20% in the next two years, with cities like Bengaluru and Hyderabad leading the way.
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The report further notes that the share of GCCs in overall office leasing, which had dipped to less than 30% in 2022, has rebounded sharply to nearly 40% in 2025. This growth trajectory is expected to sustain, with GCC leasing projected at 60–65 million sqft during 2026–27, a 15-20% growth compared to the preceding two-year period.
The technology sector continues to dominate GCC demand with a 37% share, while BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance), engineering, and manufacturing companies are driving 40% of space uptake. Among the seven cities, Bengaluru and Hyderabad have driven as much as 60% of GCC leasing since 2021. Chennai has seen a 5.3x demand growth from offshore captive business units, and the top 10 micro-markets attract over 70% of GCC demand since 2021, led by the outer ring road area of Bengaluru and the secondary business district (SBD) of Hyderabad.
“GCCs continue to remain the cornerstone of the office market demand, powering its ongoing scale-up. Capability centers are steadily evolving into innovation-driven, domain-specialized, and technologically integrated centers, and are likely to drive over 40% of the office space demand,” said Arpit Mehrotra, managing director, office services, at Colliers India.
In the next two years, GCCs are likely to lease 60-65 million sqft of Grade A space across the top seven cities (Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi-NCR, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Pune). This will unlock significant real estate opportunities, fueling demand for high-quality spaces and cementing their role as the critical growth engine of the domestic office market. Mehrotra believes that GCCs will continue to anchor the domestic office space demand, supporting the ongoing scale-up and diversification. While technology firms continue to drive Grade A space uptake within GCCs, the demand is becoming broader, with BFSI, engineering, and manufacturing together expected to contribute 40–50% of leasing.
Bengaluru and Hyderabad have established themselves as leading GCC hubs, leasing out over 60 million sqft since 2021. Together, they have driven more than 60% of total GCC demand during 2021-25. Bengaluru stands out as the premier hub not only for technology GCCs but also for global engineering and manufacturing firms. Mumbai, on the other hand, is favored by front-end BFSI players, while Pune attracts leading financial institutions, particularly for support service operations. In the East, Kolkata has become a natural choice for technology and consulting GCCs seeking a presence in that region.
American companies, led by Fortune 500 corporations, have been leading the GCC demand across the top seven cities, accounting for nearly 70% of total GCC absorption since 2021. In recent years, GCCs from England, MENA (Middle East and North Africa), and the Apac regions have also expanded their footprint. Of the estimated 28 million sqft uptake by GCCs in 2025, around 10% is likely to come from global corporates across Apac, primarily from Japan, Australia, and Singapore.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the projected growth in GCC office space leasing over the next two years?
The demand for GCC office space is projected to grow 15-20% over the next two years, with an estimated 60-65 million sqft of Grade A space to be leased across the top seven cities.
Which cities are leading in GCC office space leasing?
Bengaluru and Hyderabad are leading in GCC office space leasing, driving over 60% of total GCC demand since 2021.
What sectors are driving the demand for GCC office space?
The technology sector continues to dominate GCC demand with a 37% share, while BFSI, engineering, and manufacturing companies are driving 40% of space uptake.
How are GCCs evolving in the Indian market?
GCCs are evolving into innovation-driven, domain-specialized, and technologically integrated centers, driving over 40% of the office space demand and becoming the cornerstone of the office market.
What is the role of American companies in GCC demand?
American companies, led by Fortune 500 corporations, have been leading the GCC demand, accounting for nearly 70% of total GCC absorption since 2021.
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