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India Drives Over 70% Of APAC Office Leasing In January-June, Report Says
India accounted for over 70% of office leasing across 11 major Asia-Pacific markets in the first half of 2026, according to a Colliers report. The report also highlighted that India, along with Mainland China and Japan, drove more than 95% of regional uptake, while new supply declined sharply.
India Anchors Asia-Pacific Office Leasing in H1 2026
India emerged as the dominant force in Asia-Pacific office leasing during the first half of 2026, accounting for more than 70% of total leasing activity across 11 major markets in the region, according to a report by property consultancy Colliers released on Monday. The report, titled "Asia Pacific Office Market Insights H1 2026," revealed that total office leasing in the tracked markets reached 4.6 million square meters (49.5 million square feet), marking a 3% year-on-year increase.
Regional Demand Concentrated in a Few Markets
The report highlighted that demand was primarily driven by Grade A space absorption in India, Mainland China, and Japan, which together accounted for over 95% of the total regional uptake. Strong growth was also observed in Hong Kong and Taiwan. India alone contributed over two-thirds of the region's total office demand and supply during the period, supported by robust fundamentals, including the continued expansion of global capability centres (GCCs).
Supply Declines Sharply
New office supply across the 11 APAC markets contracted by 37% year-on-year to 3 million square meters (32.3 million square feet) in H1 2026. Completions were heavily concentrated in India and Mainland China, which together represented more than 80% of regional supply.
Expert Insights
Arpit Mehrotra, Managing Director, Office Services, Colliers India, said, "India continues to anchor leasing volumes in the APAC office market, underpinned by strong demand fundamentals, including expansion of global capability centres in the country. In fact, India accounted for over two-thirds of the region's demand and supply during H1 2026." He added, "Looking ahead, despite geopolitical uncertainty, skilled talent availability and cost arbitrage are likely to support robust absorption and further strengthen India's position as a preferred office market in the Asia Pacific region."
Vimal Nadar, National Director and Head of Research, Colliers India, noted, "Office demand across key APAC markets remained resilient in H1 2026, with leasing activity reaching 4.6 million sq m (49.5 million sq ft). Despite moderating GDP growth, the region continues to outperform global peers." Nadar also said, "While elevated inflation levels have prompted central banks to maintain a cautious approach to monetary policy, sustained business confidence continues to underpin occupier demand and investment activity."
Mike Davis, Managing Director, Occupier Services, Asia Pacific at Colliers, commented, "The APAC office market is entering the second half of 2026 with growing momentum. As occupiers double down on high-quality workplaces to attract talent, drive productivity and support business growth, regional demand is increasingly concentrating in best-in-class assets." Davis added, "Over the next few quarters, supply and demand are expected to remain healthy, supported by strong occupier activity and continued preference for high-quality office assets."
Outlook for H2 2026
The report expects office market activity to remain strong in the second half of 2026, with demand increasingly concentrated in high-quality, future-ready assets. Sustained demand, coupled with constrained new supply, is likely to keep regional vacancy levels stable and drive rental growth across high-activity markets through the remainder of the year. The broader APAC region is expected to continue outperforming global peers, supported by resilient growth and likely stability in interest rates, although geopolitical and trade risks remain.
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Framing: Highlights India's dominant share (over 70%) in APAC office leasing, focusing on India's role as a regional anchor — Positive and forward-looking; quotes emphasize India's strengthening position and resilience despite risks
Facts Included:
India accounted for more than 70% of office leasing across 11 major Asia-Pacific markets in H1 2026
Report released on Monday by property consultancy Colliers
Eleven key APAC office markets recorded leasing of 4.6 million sq m (49.5 million sq ft) in H1 2026, up 3% year-on-year
India accounted for over two-thirds of both regional office demand and supply during the period
Expansion of global capability centres (GCCs) supported demand
Arpit Mehrotra, Managing Director, Office Services, Colliers India, quoted
Skilled talent availability and cost arbitrage likely to support robust absorption despite geopolitical uncertainty
New office supply across the eleven markets declined 37% year-on-year to 3 million sq m (32.3 million sq ft)
India and Mainland China accounted for more than 80% of total completions
Vimal Nadar, National Director and Head of Research, Colliers India, quoted
APAC continues to outperform global peers and remains a key contributor to global economic expansion
Resilient growth and likely stability in interest rates expected to support business confidence and investment
Geopolitical and trade risks remain
Office market activity expected to remain strong in H2 2026
Demand increasingly concentrated in high-quality, future-ready assets
Vacancy levels likely to remain stable; rents could rise in high-activity markets
Framing: Highlights India's over 70% share in APAC office leasing, same as Free Press Journal — Positive and forward-looking; same quotes as Free Press Journal
Facts Included:
India accounted for more than 70% of office leasing across 11 major Asia-Pacific markets in H1 2026
Report by property consultancy Colliers released on Monday
Eleven key APAC office markets recorded leasing of 4.6 million sq m (49.5 million sq ft) in H1 2026, up 3% year-on-year
India accounted for over two-thirds of both regional office demand and supply
Expansion of global capability centres (GCCs) supported demand
Arpit Mehrotra, Managing Director, Office Services, Colliers India, quoted: 'India continues to anchor leasing volumes...'
Skilled talent availability and cost arbitrage likely to support robust absorption despite geopolitical uncertainty
New office supply across the eleven markets declined 37% year-on-year to 3 million sq m (32.3 million sq ft)
India and Mainland China accounted for more than 80% of total completions
Vimal Nadar, National Director and Head of Research, Colliers India, quoted: 'Office demand across key APAC markets remained resilient in H1 2026'
APAC continues to outperform global peers and remains a key contributor to global economic expansion
Resilient growth and likely stability in interest rates expected to support business confidence and investment, although geopolitical and trade risks remain
Office market activity expected to remain strong in H2 2026
Demand increasingly concentrated in high-quality, future-ready assets
Vacancy levels likely to remain stable; rents could rise in high-activity markets
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Framing: Highlights India leads APAC office leasing, but without the specific 70% figure in headline — Positive and confident; quotes highlight resilience and momentum, with subheadings emphasizing resiliency and premium shift
Facts Included:
India accounted for over 70% of Asia's total office leasing during H1 2026
Report: Asia Pacific Office Market Insights H1 2026 by Colliers
Total office leasing reached 4.6 million sq m (49.5 million sq ft) in first half, 3% year-on-year increase
Demand anchored primarily by Grade A space absorption in India, Mainland China, and Japan, which drove over 95% of total regional uptake
Strong growth also observed in Hong Kong and Taiwan
New supply across the 11 APAC markets contracted by 37% year-on-year to 3 million sq m (32.3 million sq ft)
Completions heavily concentrated in India and Mainland China, together representing more than 80% of regional supply
Arpit Mehrotra, Managing Director, Office Services, Colliers India, quoted: 'India continues to anchor leasing volumes...' and 'India accounted for over two-thirds of the region's demand and supply during H1 2026'
Mehrotra: 'despite geopolitical uncertainty, skilled talent availability and cost arbitrage are likely to support robust absorption'
Broader APAC region continues to outperform global peers despite moderating GDP growth and central banks maintaining caution due to inflation
Vimal Nadar, National Director and Head of Research, Colliers India, quoted: 'Office demand across key APAC markets remained resilient in H1 2026' and 'elevated inflation levels have prompted central banks to maintain a cautious approach to monetary policy'
Nadar: 'renewed expansion plans and a growing preference for high-quality, future-ready workplaces are expected to sustain office space demand'
Mike Davis, Managing Director, Occupier Services, Asia Pacific at Colliers, quoted: 'The APAC office market is entering the second half of 2026 with growing momentum'
Davis: 'supply and demand are expected to remain healthy...'
Sustained demand alongside constrained new supply likely to keep vacancy levels stable and drive rental growth in high-activity markets through remainder of 2026
Framing: Highlights India's over 70% share in 'Pacific office leasing' (likely a typo for APAC), focusing on India's dominance — Positive and confident; quotes highlight resilience and momentum
Facts Included:
India accounted for over 70% of Asia's total office leasing during H1 2026
Report: Asia Pacific Office Market Insights H1 2026 by Colliers
Total office leasing reached 4.6 million sq m (49.5 million sq ft) in first half, 3% year-on-year increase
Demand anchored primarily by Grade A space absorption in India, Mainland China, and Japan, which drove over 95% of total regional uptake
Strong growth also observed in Hong Kong and Taiwan
New supply across the 11 APAC markets contracted by 37% year-on-year to 3 million sq m (32.3 million sq ft)
Completions heavily concentrated in India and Mainland China, together representing more than 80% of regional supply
Arpit Mehrotra, Managing Director, Office Services, Colliers India, quoted: 'India continues to anchor leasing volumes...' and 'India accounted for over two-thirds of the region's demand and supply during H1 2026'
Mehrotra: 'despite geopolitical uncertainty, skilled talent availability and cost arbitrage are likely to support robust absorption'
Broader APAC region continues to outperform global peers despite moderating GDP growth and central banks maintaining caution due to inflation
Vimal Nadar, National Director and Head of Research, Colliers India, quoted: 'Office demand across key APAC markets remained resilient in H1 2026' and 'elevated inflation levels have prompted central banks to maintain a cautious approach to monetary policy'
Nadar: 'renewed expansion plans and a growing preference for high-quality, future-ready workplaces are expected to sustain office space demand'
Mike Davis, Managing Director, Occupier Services, Asia Pacific at Colliers, quoted: 'The APAC office market is entering the second half of 2026 with growing momentum'
Davis: 'supply and demand are expected to remain healthy...'
Sustained demand alongside constrained new supply likely to keep vacancy levels stable and drive rental growth in high-activity markets through remainder of 2026
Report released on August 24 (via ANI syndicated feed)
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ClaimIndia accounted for more than 70% of office leasing across 11 major Asia-Pacific markets in H1 2026.
ClaimArpit Mehrotra, Managing Director, Office Services, Colliers India, said: 'India continues to anchor leasing volumes in the APAC office market, underpinned by strong demand fundamentals, including expansion of global capability centres in the country.'
ClaimThe broader Asia Pacific region continues to outperform global peers despite moderating GDP growth and central banks maintaining caution due to inflation.
ClaimResilient growth and likely stability in interest rates are expected to support business confidence and investment, although geopolitical and trade risks remain.
ClaimVimal Nadar said: 'While elevated inflation levels have prompted central banks to maintain a cautious approach to monetary policy, sustained business confidence continues to underpin occupier demand and investment activity.'
ClaimVimal Nadar said: 'Looking ahead, renewed expansion plans and a growing preference for high-quality, future-ready workplaces are expected to sustain office space demand in the APAC region, with India continuing to drive leasing volumes over the next few quarters.'
ClaimMike Davis, Managing Director, Occupier Services, Asia Pacific at Colliers, said: 'The APAC office market is entering the second half of 2026 with growing momentum.'
ClaimMike Davis said: 'As occupiers double down on high-quality workplaces to attract talent, drive productivity and support business growth, regional demand is increasingly concentrating in best-in-class assets.'
ClaimMike Davis added: 'Over the next few quarters, supply and demand are expected to remain healthy, supported by strong occupier activity and continued preference for high-quality office assets.'
ClaimThe report noted that sustained demand alongside constrained new supply is likely to keep regional vacancy levels stable and drive rental growth across high-activity markets through the remainder of 2026.