Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Mumbai Joins Global Workcation Index as Only Indian City
Mumbai has appeared in a worldwide list of places where people can work while travelling.
It was the only Indian city included and received a score of 77.
The city did well because it has transport, places to stay and many flexible workspaces.
Its internet speed and quality, local events and happiness score were weaker areas.
Bangkok came first in the list, followed by Tokyo and Barcelona.
The report says many workers want to add remote work to their holidays.
People say this can help them avoid burnout, spend time with family and use their holidays for longer.
Good Wi-Fi, affordable travel and clear rules from employers are important for this kind of working.
Mumbai debuted in IWG’s 2026 Work From Anywhere Index with a score of 77, ranking ahead of London and Miami.
The city performed well on transport costs, flexible workplaces, climate and accommodation, but scored lower on broadband quality, local events and happiness.
Bangkok topped the ranking with 106.5, followed by Tokyo at 96.5 and Barcelona at 95.5.
India recorded the highest flexible-workspace maturity score and had 79.7 million square feet of flexible workspace across its top eight cities in Q2 2025.
An IWG survey found that 48% of hybrid workers planned to extend a 2026 holiday by working remotely, while 90% said work-from-anywhere improved work-life balance.
- Who
- Mumbai and IWG; the index also surveyed 2,000 hybrid office workers in the UK and US.
- What
- Mumbai debuted as the only Indian city in IWG’s 2026 Work From Anywhere Index, scoring 77.
- When
- The index was released on August 24, 2026; workspace figures cited are from Q2 2025.
- Where
- Mumbai was included in a global ranking of work-from-anywhere destinations.
- Why
- The ranking assesses cities for professionals combining work and travel, using factors including connectivity, accommodation, transport, culture, food and flexible workspaces.
- Mumbai’s score
- 77 in the 2026 Work From Anywhere Index
- Mumbai’s distinction
- The only Indian city included in the global ranking
- Top-ranked destination
- Bangkok, with a score of 106.5
- India’s flexible-workspace stock
- 79.7 million square feet across the top eight cities in Q2 2025
- Expected Indian workspace stock
- More than 100 million square feet in 2026
- Work-from-anywhere policies
- 51% of surveyed workers said their employers already offer one
- Remote holiday extensions
- 48% planned to extend a holiday or mini-break through remote work in 2026