Archive · 27 Aug 2026
AI Has Little Immediate Impact on Indian Office Leasing
A report asked Indian companies whether artificial intelligence is changing the offices they rent.
More than half said AI is not yet changing their leasing decisions in a major way.
However, most companies are already experimenting with or using AI.
Many are still testing small projects and deciding how AI could affect their businesses.
About one-third have adopted AI more extensively.
These companies may change how many people work and how offices are used.
Companies may increasingly want high-quality offices that support technology, teamwork and hiring.
The report says AI may affect the kind of office companies want before it changes how much space they need.
Fifty-seven per cent of surveyed Indian office occupiers said AI has no material impact on leasing decisions.
CBRE South Asia surveyed more than 200 office occupiers for the report.
About 93 per cent of respondents are at some stage of AI implementation.
Roughly 59 per cent remain in early or exploratory AI phases, testing projects and assessing potential changes.
Advanced AI adoption is already influencing workplace use, while premium offices remain important for attracting talent.
- Who
- CBRE South Asia surveyed more than 200 office occupiers in India.
- What
- The report found that 57 per cent said AI has no material impact on their office leasing decisions.
- When
- The findings were reported on Thursday; no specific date was provided.
- Where
- India, with the report released from New Delhi.
- Why
- The effect of AI on leasing depends on companies’ adoption maturity, workforce needs and business strategies.
- Survey subject
- Artificial intelligence and office leasing decisions
- Survey coverage
- More than 200 office occupiers in India
- AI implementation
- About 93 per cent of respondents are at some stage of implementation
- Early adoption
- Roughly 59 per cent are in early or exploratory phases
- Advanced adoption
- About one-third of respondents are at an advanced or scaled adoption stage
- Leasing impact
- Fifty-seven per cent said AI has no material impact on leasing decisions
- Workplace preference
- Premium workplaces are expected to remain important for attracting and retaining talent