Bengaluru is witnessing a marked acceleration in office leasing as leading global technology companies expand their footprints across the city’s key business districts. Firms including Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Infosys, and Accenture are taking up substantial Grade-A office space, signalling the city’s continued dominance as India’s premier technology and Global Capability Centre (GCC) hub. Analysts attribute this activity to a combination of talent availability, scalable infrastructure, and a robust innovation ecosystem, even amid uncertainties surrounding AI-driven workforce shifts.
The eastern corridors of the city, particularly Whitefield, Sarjapur, and Marathahalli, are emerging as focal points for these expansions. Google is reportedly consolidating its presence in Whitefield with plans to occupy over 2.6 million square feet through phased leasing. Amazon has inaugurated its second-largest Bengaluru office near the international airport, spanning more than one million square feet. Similarly, domestic IT leaders like Infosys and Microsoft are securing large campuses in Outer Ring Road and North Bengaluru, reflecting a strategic preference for contiguous office spaces that accommodate future growth.
Industry experts note that Bengaluru maintains structural advantages over rival southern markets such as Hyderabad and Pune. The city’s appeal lies in its deep pool of engineering and AI talent, mature GCC ecosystem, and the presence of both established corporations and dynamic start-ups. Unlike single-sector technology clusters, Bengaluru hosts a diversified corporate landscape encompassing fintech, pharmaceuticals, automotive, and IT services, which reinforces resilience against sector-specific downturns. From a supply perspective, Bengaluru offers approximately 230–240 million square feet of office stock, with a concentration of institutional-grade and REIT-owned assets. While rental rates are roughly 20% higher than comparable cities, companies perceive the cost as justified given the quality, sustainability, and operational flexibility of the developments. The availability of large, professionally managed office blocks allows firms to plan long-term expansions without the space constraints seen in markets like Mumbai’s BKC.
GCCs now drive nearly half of the city’s office absorption, underscoring Bengaluru’s role as a global operations hub. North Bengaluru is gaining momentum thanks to improved airport connectivity and growing residential supply, while Outer Ring Road remains the preferred corridor for campus-style consolidations. Observers suggest that the combination of scale, flexibility, and ecosystem depth positions Bengaluru to retain its lead in India’s technology real estate landscape. As tech-led demand continues, city planners and developers will need to balance growth with sustainable urban development, ensuring that infrastructure, transport, and energy systems evolve in parallel with corporate expansion. This trend underscores Bengaluru’s ongoing challenge and opportunity: to remain a high-growth, resilient, and inclusive technology hub.
