New Delhi, Sept. 28 -- Office leasing across India's top seven markets rose 7 per cent year-on-year to 54.4 million sq ft in the first nine months of 2026, with Bengaluru leading space uptake, according to Colliers.

During the third quarter, Grade A office demand stood at 18.7 million sq ft - the highest level recorded for a third quarter in recent years, the report said. Leasing activity also increased 7 per cent sequentially from the second quarter of 2026.

"The growth momentum continues to be driven by occupier expansion across multiple demand sectors, coupled with strong space uptake from Global Capability Centers (GCCs) and flex space operators," it said.

At the city level, five of the seven markets recorded year-on-year growth in...