India’s Next Commercial Real Estate Wave: The Rise of Flex Spaces Fueled by GCC Growth

India’s Next Commercial Real Estate Wave - Smartworks

India’s flex space market is entering a high-growth phase, driven by the rapid expansion of Global Capability Centers (GCCs) and a fundamental shift in how enterprises perceive offices. As GCCs continue to scale across India, they are expected to drive 160–200 million sq. ft. of office demand by 2030, with flex workspaces projected to capture nearly half of that demand.

The report further highlights that as real estate becomes a strategic enabler rather than just infrastructure, workspace providers are evolving beyond physical space to offer end-to-end GCC enablement, integrating workspace, compliance, talent, and operational support. Together, these shifts signal the emergence of Real Estate 3.0, positioning flexible and managed workspaces at the core of India’s next commercial real estate wave.