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Veera Babu Talks About Southern Indian Markets Driving the Next Phase of Office Growth

Aditi Vij • 30/03/2026
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Veera Babu in Conversation with ET Now
India’s office market closed 2025 on a historic high, with gross leasing volumes reaching ~89 MSF - the strongest year on record. 
 
A significant share of this momentum continues to be anchored in the South. Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad together accounted for nearly half of the country’s leasing activity, with Bengaluru alone contributing ~25%. The region also remains the epicentre of Global Capability Centre expansion, driving over 60% of India’s GCC leasing.

What’s emerging now is a deeper structural trend. With vacancies tightening across key micro-markets and a projected supply pipeline of ~31 MSF in 2026, these cities are well-positioned to sustain their lead.

In an exclusive conversation with Jude Sannith on ET Now, Veera Babu, Executive Managing Director, Tenant Representation, shares insights on the demand-supply dynamics shaping these markets and why Southern India will continue to define the next phase of India’s office growth.

Watch the full interview here.
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