The first half of 2026 saw a major increase in flexible workspace seat leases, marking the highest gross leasing volume ever recorded. It was primarily propelled by the rise of Global Capability Centres, which are significantly influencing the demand for flex seat leases. Bengaluru consolidated its status as the top flex market, while Hyderabad continued its impressive growth trajectory.

Co-working operators leased over 1.91 lakh seats in top cities during the first half of this year. This represents a significant 68 percent annual increase in demand for flexible…

India’s flex workspace operators leased 191,306 seats in H1 2026, up 68.4%, while GCCs drove demand and flex leasing reached 20% of office leasing.