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India Drives Over 70% Of APAC Office Leasing In January-June, Report Says

New Delhi: India accounted for more than 70 per cent of office leasing across 11 major Asia-Pacific markets in the first half of 2026, anchoring regional demand amid robust uptake of Grade A office space, according to a report released on Monday. A report by property consultancy Colliers said that the eleven key APAC office markets recorded leasing of 4.6 million sq m (49.5 million sq ft) in H1…

India Drives Over 70% Of APAC Office Leasing In January-June, Report Says

India led office leasing in 11 major Asia-Pacific markets for the first half of 2026, comprising over 70% of the total, according to a report by property consultancy Colliers. The region saw a 3% increase in leasing compared to the previous year, totaling 4.6 million sq m (49.5 million sq ft) of office space. India accounted for more than two-thirds of both regional office demand and supply during the period, driven by strong demand fundamentals such as the expansion of global capability centers.

Arpit Mehrotra, Managing Director, Office Services, Colliers India, noted that skilled talent availability and cost arbitrage are likely to sustain robust absorption despite geopolitical uncertainties, further solidifying India's position as a preferred office market in the Asia Pacific. Overall, India's strong performance is expected to continue in the coming quarters.

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