Category Archives: Mumbai

Propstack Insights: Largest Office Micromarkets

Inventory is the total quantum of existing building stock. We, at Propstack, compared Grade A office stock across the top 7 cities in India to assess the micromarkets with highest inventory levels. Rest of Gurgaon micromarket with in-demand locations like Golf Course Extension Road, Sohna Road, Udyog Vihar, etc. has the highest inventory of 44.6… Read More »

Propstack Insights: PBD Inventory & Vacancy Dynamics

Major cities across India have been expanding spatially with increasing migrant workforce and paucity of land. With passage of time, to cater to the growing demand from corporates, the CRE markets in these cities have also mushroomed along the fringes where these cities are expanding. These Business Districts away from the city center towards outer… 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: Mumbai leasing surpasses 2.5 msf in Q1-17

The year started on a high-note for CRE industry in Mumbai. More than 2.5 msf of space was leased in Q1 2017. Western and Eastern Suburban locations together contributed to nearly 50% of the leasing in first quarter. *Grade A data only and Includes renewals To get more CRE market insights login to www.propstack.com

Awfis raises Rs 128 crore from Sequoia India

Mumbai-based collaborative co-working space rental company, Awfis Space Solutions has raised $20 million (about `128 crore) from Sequoia India and plans to use the funds to expand its network of centres, launch new products and services, and enhance its technology platform. With this infusion, as part of a Series-B round, the total capital raised by… Read More »

UBS sets up office at Navi Mumbai’s Airoli Mindspace

Swiss bank UBS has set up its office on part of recently leased 4 lakh sq ft space in K Raheja Corp’s Mindspace complex in Navi Mumbai’s Airoli locality. The new office of the Zurich-headquartered, NYSE-listed multinational bank will provide IT infrastructure support to UBS’ international operations and also house its global service center hub.… Read More »