Building India: Land Markets Define the Next Development Frontier

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India’s Retail Leasing Reaches 2.22 MSF in Q3 2026; Grade A Mall Vacancy Tightens to 4.8%: Cushman & Wakefield

India’s retail real estate sector continued to see active occupier demand in Q3 2026, with gross leasing volume (GLV) reaching 2.22 million square feet (MSF) across the top eight cities, according to Cushman & Wakefield’s Q3 Retail MarketBeat Report.

Aditi Vij • 01/10/2026

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Gautam Saraf on India's Data Centre Expansion and the Road Ahead for the Sector

In a conversation with Deepak Yadav on ZEE Business, Gautam Saraf, Executive Managing Director, Mumbai & New Business, shares his perspective on what's driving India's data centre growth and where the market is headed next.

Aditi Vij • 28/09/2026

India's Data Centre development Pipeline through 2030 Reaches 3,860 MW as Capacity Expansion Accelerates Across Major Markets: Cushman & Wakefield

According to Cushman & Wakefield's India Data Centre H1 2026 Update, the country's top seven data centre markets added 178 MW of new capacity during H1 2026, taking total operational capacity to 1,789 MW as of H1 2026.

Aditi Vij • 23/09/2026

India’s Land Transactions Record 66% Annualised growth since 2021; Recent Deals Hold 1.4 billion square feet of future built-up potential: Cushman & Wakefield

India's land market has entered an unprecedented phase of activity, with 18,158 acres transacted across more than 880 deals in 33* cities between 2021 and Q1 2026, according to Cushman & Wakefield’s latest report, Building India: Land Markets Define the Next Development Frontier.

Aditi Vij • 11/09/2026

India's flex space segment witnesses strongest H1 on record, with over 191,000 seats leased across top eight cities: Cushman & Wakefield

India's flexible workspace sector continued its robust growth trajectory in the first half of 2026. According to Cushman & Wakefield's latest data, flexible workspace operators leased 191,306 seats across the top eight cities in H1 2026, marking a 68.4 % year-on-year (YoY) growth.

Aditi Vij • 27/08/2026

India Office REITs Outperform BSE Realty Index, recording over 15% capital appreciation in last 12 months

India’s and China’s Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) markets showed robust growth in 2024 and are expected to continue to attract strong investor interest this year, according to Cushman & Wakefield’s Asia REIT Market Insight 2024–25.

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Building India: Land Markets Define the Next Development Frontier

As India's economy expands and infrastructure accelerates, land markets are increasingly influencing the geography of India’s next development cycle.

09/09/2026

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India Data Centre Market H1 2026

India’s data centre market continued its rapid expansion in H1 2026, reinforcing the country’s position as one of the fastest-growing digital infrastructure destinations in the Asia Pacific region.

08/09/2026

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Sign Before It's Built: The NCR Office Play for 2026–2029

Patience on timing, conviction on commitment: how to play NCR's office supply wave.

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Indian AI Impact Barometer

India's first data-led view of how artificial intelligence is reshaping industries and commercial real estate, helping investors and occupiers stay ahead of change and uncover opportunity.

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Five Fast Office Facts Pune Q4 2025

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