India, Aug. 21 -- For investors looking at India's REIT market in 2026, the most interesting question may not be what happens to REITs themselves. It may be what happens to the buildings they own.

The answer, at least for India's office market, is encouraging.

India's office sector is experiencing a remarkable run. According to CBRE India's India Office Figures Q2 2026, gross leasing reached an all-time quarterly high of 24.6 million sq. ft. during April-June, taking first-half absorption to a record 45.5 million sq. ft. Global Capability Centres, or GCCs, remained a major demand engine, accounting for 43% of leasing in the first half.

That matters to REIT investors because offices are the backbone of India's listed REIT universe.

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