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  • Pune Office Stock Hits 106 Mn Sq Ft, Led by Tech and Talent: Knight Frank

    Pune office stock

    Pune: Knight Frank India, in its latest report “A Billion Sq Ft and Counting – India Office Supply Growth Story”, has revealed that Pune office stock has crossed a significant milestone of 106 million sq ft in H1 2025.

    Contributing 11% to India’s total office space, Pune has emerged as one of the most dynamic and cost-effective commercial real estate hubs in the country.

    Since 2005, Pune’s office market has recorded a CAGR of 8.9%, outpacing the national average and reaffirming its place among India’s top-tier office destinations.

    Also Read: Pune Property Sales Registrations Cross 1 Lakh in H1 2025: Knight Frank

    Pune Office Stock: Peripheral Districts Drive Commercial Growth

    Over 51% of Pune’s total office stock is concentrated in Peripheral Business Districts (PBDs) such as Hinjewadi and Kharadi.

    These submarkets have gained prominence due to robust infrastructure, scalable campuses, and attractive rental yields, making them the preferred choice for technology companies, startups, and Global Capability Centres (GCCs).

    Suburban Business Districts (SBDs) including Baner, Aundh, Kalyani Nagar, and Yerawada account for 38% of the total stock, while the older Central Business Districts (CBDs) like Camp and Bund Garden contribute the remaining 11%, reflecting the city’s shift toward decentralized, corridor-led commercial growth.

    Also Read: Pune Office Market Logs Highest H1 Leasing in Over a Decade: Knight Frank

    Pune Office Stock: High-Quality Grade A Inventory Powers Demand

    According to the report, 50% of Pune office stock – commercial inventory is Grade A – modern, high-specification buildings catering to enterprise-grade needs. This availability of premium real estate, combined with a young, digitally skilled workforce and competitive rentals, continues to attract multinational firms and R&D centres to the city.

    P Vilas, National Director – Occupier Strategy & Solutions at Knight Frank India, said: “Pune has quietly emerged as a high-growth, innovation-focused office market with a unique blend of talent, affordability, and Grade A supply. The dominance of PBDs shows the city’s success in enabling corridor-based development models, particularly in IT and R&D.”

    Pune Office Stock: Rising Rental Trends and Investment Outlook

    The Kharadi-Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar corridor is already witnessing upward rental pressure, with newer Grade A assets commanding premiums. With expanding metro connectivity and improved road infrastructure, investor confidence in Pune’s PBDs is expected to increase further.

    Pune continues to attract tech, GCC, and manufacturing-linked occupiers, owing to its ability to deliver cost-effective, scalable workspaces. With strong absorption trends and growing institutional participation, Pune is poised to play a pivotal role in India’s journey toward the next billion square feet of office supply.

    Key Milestones in India’s Office Stock Evolution

    PeriodPhaseKey DriversStock Growth (mn sq ft)% Change
    1990–2000Tech Boom FoundationEconomic liberalization, early IT services growth, emergence of tech parks, limited supply mainly in CBDs, rise of Indian software exportsGrew to 192–
    2000–2008IT/ITES Expansion EraOffshoring boom, rise of IT/ITES occupiers, large integrated campuses, suburban corridor expansion (e.g., Whitefield, Hinjewadi, Cyberabad)192 → 278 (+86)45%
    2008–2010Great Recession ImpactGlobal financial crisis, demand contraction, rental corrections, consolidation of occupier footprints278 → 355 (+77)28%
    2010–2014Recovery & ConsolidationDemand recovery, infrastructure investments (metros, roads), growth of BFSI/consulting demand, entry of global funds355 → 544 (+188)53%
    2015–2019Policy Reforms EraLaunch of REIT framework, India’s first REIT (Embassy), implementation of RERA & GST, infra push, entry of coworking office players575 → 756 (+181)31%
    2020–2023COVID Era, Recovery and proliferation of flex spacePandemic-led disruption, hybrid work adoption, resilience of REITs, rise in enterprise adoption of flex and managed offices, technology integration791 → 922 (+131)17%
    2024–PresentRise of GCCs and AIRapid GCC expansion is accelerating demand for AI-integrated, tech-enabled workplaces. Flex space is becoming mainstream, ESG mandates are shaping asset choices, and design is increasingly centred on wellness, productivity, and innovation.973 → 993 (+20)2%

    Source: Knight Frank Research

    Author

    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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