Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Mid-sized office leasing grows in Chennai, Ahmedabad
In the first half of 2026, there was a big increase in the leasing of mid-sized office spaces in Chennai and Ahmedabad.
In Chennai, the leasing of mid-sized offices doubled compared to the same period in 2025, and these offices now make up about one-third of all office deals.
This shows that businesses are looking for more flexible and scalable office solutions.
Similarly, in Ahmedabad, the leasing of mid-sized offices grew by 121%, and they now account for a third of all office transactions.
Experts believe this trend will continue as businesses prefer phased expansion and operational flexibility.
Chennai's mid-sized office leasing doubled to 1.2 million sq ft in H1 2026 from 0.6 million sq ft in H1 2025.
Mid-sized office transactions in Chennai increased from 12% to 32% of total leasing activity.
Ahmedabad saw a 121% YoY increase in mid-sized office leasing, reaching 0.27 million sq ft in H1 2026.
Mid-sized office transactions in Ahmedabad rose from 15% to 33% of total leasing activity.
The trend reflects a growing preference for scalable office formats and operational flexibility.
- Who
- Businesses and occupiers in Chennai and Ahmedabad
- What
- Increase in leasing activity for mid-sized office spaces
- When
- First half of 2026
- Where
- Chennai and Ahmedabad
- Why
- Growing preference for scalable office formats and operational flexibility
Proponents of Mid-Sized Office Spaces
Supporters of Large Office Spaces
Market Diversification
Proponents of Mid-Sized Office Spaces
Mid-sized office spaces contribute to a more balanced and diversified leasing ecosystem, catering to a wider range of businesses.
Supporters of Large Office Spaces
Large office spaces are essential for major corporations and provide economies of scale.
Operational Flexibility
Proponents of Mid-Sized Office Spaces
Mid-sized offices offer flexibility and are ideal for businesses adopting phased expansion strategies.
Supporters of Large Office Spaces
Large offices provide stability and long-term commitment, which is beneficial for established companies.
- Chennai Mid-Sized Office Leasing (H1 2026)
- 1.2 million sq ft
- Chennai Mid-Sized Office Leasing (H1 2025)
- 0.6 million sq ft
- Chennai Mid-Sized Office Share (H1 2026)
- 32%
- Chennai Mid-Sized Office Share (H1 2025)
- 12%
- Ahmedabad Mid-Sized Office Leasing (H1 2026)
- 0.27 million sq ft
- Ahmedabad Mid-Sized Office Leasing (H1 2025)
- 0.12 million sq ft
- Ahmedabad Mid-Sized Office Share (H1 2026)
- 33%
- Ahmedabad Mid-Sized Office Share (H1 2025)
- 15%