State Street’s 2.1 lakh sq ft lease in Coimbatore highlights the surge in office space demand in India’s Tier-II cities. Discover why companies are shifting to smaller cities for cost efficiency, skilled talent, and flexible work models.

The real estate sector in Tier-II Indian cities experienced remarkable growth between January and September 2024.

Company demand for flexible workspaces will peak in 2024. In the first half of 2023, 106,554 seats have been rented, compared to 155,000 for the year. Leasing is growing rapidly due to economic development, changing work dynamics, and the necessity for cost management.

According to a report by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Knight Frank, Global Capability Centres (GCCs), flexible and co-working spaces, and the IT sector will drive office space demand in India to 1.7 billion square feet by 2030.

Awfis, India's leading flexible workspace provider, opened its largest facility in Bhubaneswar, Orissa, to promote creativity and cooperation. The breadth of Awfis's network makes it the leader in flexible workplaces, and its expansion development and potential in Tier II cities of India.