40% of India's office occupiers worry about finding quality space through 2028

NEW DELHI: Nearly 40% of office occupiers in India are concerned about securing high-quality, well-located workspace through 2028, even as companies continue to favour established business districts, according to CBRE's 2026 India Office Occupier Survey.The concern comes as companies increasingly seek better-quality offices to support employee experience and future growth. About 55% of organisations planning to relocate are actively looking for higher-quality buildings, the survey found.The preference is already reflected in leasing activity. Investment-grade buildings accounted for 41% of all office leasing during the first half of 2025-26. In core micro-markets, 46% of leasing transactions were in investment-grade assets, while such buildings made up 57% of new office completions during the period.Established business districts remain preferredCompanies also continue to favour established office locations.