India's Green Office Spaces Surge 65% in Top Cities Since 2019
A report from Anarock Research reveals a 65% increase in green-certified office spaces in the top seven cities of India since 2019, showcasing a growing trend towards sustainable buildings.
Green Office SpacesSustainable BuildingsReal EstateAnarock ResearchIndiaReal Estate MumbaiAug 04, 2025
The seven cities quoted in the report are Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, and Kolkata. As of the first half of 2025, these cities had a combined office space of approximately 530 million square feet with green certifications, up from 322 million square feet in 2019. This shows that nearly 65% of all high-grade office buildings are now certified as environmentally sustainable.
Bengaluru tops the list with the highest share of green buildings. Of its total 223 million square feet of top-grade office space, about 73%, or 163 million square feet, is green certified. The city also has the largest green office stock overall, accounting for nearly a third of all green-certified office space across the seven cities.
Delhi-NCR comes in second, and Hyderabad picks up the third spot, each with over 60% of their top-grade offices being green. Kolkata has the least, with just 17.4 million square feet, or about 3%, of the total green stock.
Green-certified office buildings are structures designed or upgraded to reduce their environmental impact. They follow standards set by certification bodies such as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), IGBC (Indian Green Building Council), or GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment). These buildings often feature better energy efficiency, water conservation, and indoor air quality.
More than 74% of all office space leased in the first half of 2025 was in green-certified buildings, signalling strong demand despite higher rents. These buildings typically command up to 24% higher rent than non-certified ones. For example, in Mumbai, the average monthly rent in a green-certified office is ₹177 per square foot, compared to ₹143 for regular buildings.
Even with the premium, green buildings have lower vacancy rates, averaging 14% compared to 16.3% in regular office buildings. In cities like Mumbai, the difference is stark: only 8% of green-certified offices remain unoccupied versus 15.1% for others. An exception is Chennai, where green offices have a slightly higher vacancy rate (13%) than conventional ones (9.1%).
The push for greener buildings is being driven by both government climate commitments and tenant demand, especially from multinational corporations and global capability centres (GCCs), which increasingly require sustainable workspaces. Experts say the commercial real estate sector is leading India’s sustainability movement, even ahead of residential real estate. Green buildings support India’s goal of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2070 and expanding clean energy use.
“The surging popularity of green office buildings across India is not merely a passing trend, but a strategic imperative in line with the nation’s bold climate ambitions,” said Anuj Puri, Chairman, Anarock Group.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are green-certified office buildings?
Green-certified office buildings are structures designed or upgraded to reduce their environmental impact. They follow standards set by certification bodies such as LEED, IGBC, or GRIHA, and often feature better energy efficiency, water conservation, and indoor air quality.
Which cities are leading in green office space certifications?
Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, and Hyderabad are leading in green office space certifications. Bengaluru has the highest share, with about 73% of its top-grade office space being green certified.
Why is there a strong demand for green-certified office spaces?
The demand for green-certified office spaces is driven by both government climate commitments and tenant demand, especially from multinational corporations and global capability centres (GCCs), which increasingly require sustainable workspaces.
How much higher are the rents for green-certified office spaces?
Green-certified office spaces typically command up to 24% higher rent than non-certified ones. For example, in Mumbai, the average monthly rent in a green-certified office is ₹177 per square foot, compared to ₹143 for regular buildings.
What are the benefits of green-certified office spaces?
Green-certified office spaces offer benefits such as better energy efficiency, water conservation, and indoor air quality. They also have lower vacancy rates and support India’s goal of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2070.
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