Author Archives: Rachna Ranjan

Propstack Insights: How much do Gurgaon & Noida warmshell rentals vary in a quarter?

Small variations in rentals per square foot make a huge difference in monthly rental outflows for a Corporate Occupier. This quarter at Propstack, we observed such a trend within the primary NCR occupier markets of Gurgaon and Noida. Contrary to expectation, the lowest and the highest warmshell rentals for deals signed in Q2 2017 were… Read More »

Propstack Insights: Does IT-ITeS sector still dominate Office Leasing

IT/ITeS sector deals above 100,000 sf added 3.5 msf to leasing activity till date in 2017. 100,000+ sf deals by IT-ITeS sector comprised 55% of the total space leased by such large deals this year. Also, these large IT deals contributed to 40% of total leasing volume in Q1 2017. IT-ITeS companies leased these large… Read More »

Propstack Insights: The PBD Decision

The Peripheral Business Districts (PBDs) have always been a choice for companies looking for large affordable spaces. Central Business District (CBD) locations – which have been the hub of business activity have mostly been touted as the costliest locations for commercial leasing. We tried to compare the rental difference between CBD and PBD micromarkets for… Read More »

Propstack Insights: Half Million Club- Q1 2017 – Top Leasing Markets

Nine micromarkets across top 7 Indian cities recorded leasing activity more than 0.5 msf in the first quarter this year. OMR-I and OMR -II micromarkets in Chennai together contributed to more than 2 msf absorption in a single quarter. Apart from Chennai, both Mumbai and Pune had two micromarkets driving the demand higher than half… Read More »

Propstack Insights: CRE Vacancy Status – India Q1-17

In Q1 2017, all major southern cities of India – Bangalore, Hyderabad and Chennai, along with Pune had low vacancies. So, all these CRE markets were mostly Landlord Favourable. Noida and Gurgaon were more Occupier Favourable due to high vacancies and more options available to occupiers. Mumbai maintained neutral stance during the quarter with median vacancy… Read More »

Propstack Insights: Pune Occupiers preferred Furnished spaces in 2016

IT Parks and Offices led leasing activity last year in Pune with 65% contribution in absorption.  Furnished spaces seemed to be Occupiers choice last year in Pune. 60% of the total deals in 2016 were furnished with average rentals between INR 60-70/sf/month. *Grade A data only and Includes renewals To get more CRE market insights login to www.propstack.com

Propstack Insights: India CRE Review

Lets re-look at our past ten infographic highlights for the Indian CRE Market. Bangalore to witness more than 9 msf of lease expiries in 2017 Demonetization impacts Mumbai office sales negatively 10,000+ sf deals dominate Gurgaon absorption in 2016 3,000 Crores (~ $ 0.5 Bn) annual rents expiring across India in 2017 2.6 msf lease… Read More »

As companies expand, office space is attracting investment in India

The Asian market is driving global economic growth and India is emerging as the world’s preferred outsourcing hub. According to the CBRE 2017 Asia Pacific Occupier Survey report released last week, multinational as well as Asia Pacific-based companies have aggressive expansion plans for India and China over the next three years. Interestingly, in the Asia… Read More »

Propstack Insights: 10,000+ sf deals drive leasing volumes in Bangalore

10000+sf deals contributed to nearly 90% of the total leasing activity witnessed in Bangalore in 2016. Last quarter of the year contributed maximum volume of area leased- 35% for these large deals. Information Technology (IT) and BFSI sectors contibuted nearly 70% of the total 10,000 + sf deals volume for Bangalore last year. *Grade A data… Read More »