Q4: Net leasing of office space up 44% in 8 cities
Financial Express Mumbai|March 31, 2024
ON HIGHER DEMAND OF CORPORATE BIZ EXPANSION
Q4: Net leasing of office space up 44% in 8 cities

NET LEASING OF office space rose 44% annually in this quarter across eight major cities on higher demand from corporates for expansion of their businesses, according to Cushman & Wakefield.

According to data released on Saturday by real estate consultant Cushman & Wakefield (C&W) India, the net leasing of office space stood at 11.5 million square feet (sq ft) during January-March as against 8 million sq ft in the year-ago period.

"This is the third-highest level recorded in the last five years, demonstrating a robust appetite for office space among businesses," the consultant highlighted.

Net absorption or leasing rose in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi-NCR and Chennai but fell in Pune, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Ahmedabad.

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