BackDemand for commercial space may touch 11 mn sq ft in Delhi-NCR in 2023: Report
Vacancy levels in 2023 are likely to remain range-bound, while average rentals are expected to be stable except in certain pockets which may see a hike owing to limited fresh supply
PremiumNew Delhi: Demand for commercial space in Delhi-NCR is projected to reach approximately 11 million sq ft in 2023, driven by the return of working professionals to offices, according to international property consultant Savills.
According to the report, the IT-BPM sector is anticipated to drive the commercial market of the city this year as well. The second biggest contribution in the leasing activity is likely to come from flexible workspaces.
Evolving sectors like e-commerce, edtech, media & advertising, and travel & tourism are expected to have a considerable share in the overall leasing.
“NCR is a major economic hub in India and home to a large number of IT companies, leading to a high demand for office space in the area. The return of working professionals to offices has led to an increase in demand for office space, resulting in higher transaction activity in leasing. However, the slowdown in global market could have an impact on leasing activity among global corporates in the near term," said Rajat Johar, MD, Delhi-NCR, Savills India.
Vacancy levels in 2023 are likely to remain range-bound, while average rentals are expected to be stable except in certain pockets which may see a hike owing to limited fresh supply.
The city is expected to witness a strong supply infusion to the tune of 9.4 million sq ft in 2023. Approximately 70% of the new completions will be concentrated in the micro-markets of Gurugram and Noida Expressway.
According to Savills, Gross absorption in the region was recorded at 11.3 million sq. ft. in 2022, a YOY increase of 46% and IT-BPM sector with 24% share, remains the topmost contributor to leasing activity in 2022.
Large-sized deals of more than 100,000 sq. ft. drove leasing activity in the Delhi-NCR region, constituting 39% of the total office space absorption in 2022. Mid-sized deals (25,000-99,999 sq. ft.) and small-sized deals (<25,000 sq. ft.) contributed to 37% and 24% share, respectively
Delhi-NCR’s overall vacancy levels have decreased from 23.0% in 2021 to 21.9% in 2022, as a result of leasing activity outpacing new completions during the year.
“Average rentals in the NCR region have witnessed an annual increase of 8%. MG Road & NOIDA Expressway micro-markets witnessed the highest growth in rentals with 23% and 14% YOY increase, respectively," it said.
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