India Remains World’s Most Mature Flexible Office Market
What Happened
On October 13, 2026, Cushman & Wakefield reported that India retained its top rank in flexible office market maturity, scoring 100% on its global index. India’s share of global coworking bookings rose from 2.2% in H1 2025 to 10.2% in H1 2026, making it the second-most active market after the U.S. Flexible office inventory reached 88.7 million sq ft, accounting for 10.5% of India’s total office stock, while operators leased a record 8.5 million sq ft in H1 2026. CBRE data also confirmed strong demand, with flexible space operators contributing 24% of total leasing in Q3 2026.
Key Takeaways
India’s flexible office sector is expanding rapidly, driven by enterprise demand, institutional capital, and AI-led businesses. With inventory expected to cross 100 million sq ft in 2026, India is consolidating its role as a global leader in coworking and managed office solutions.