India’s Global Capability Centre (GCC) ecosystem is increasingly aligning with sustainability and premium infrastructure standards. According to a new report by Vestian, a significant majority of GCC bases operating out of flexible workspaces in India are located in green-certified and Grade A buildings.
Green-Certified and Grade A Dominance
The report highlights that:
- 62% of GCC bases operating within flex spaces are housed in green-certified centres
- 85% function from Grade A buildings
Across India’s top seven cities, the trend is consistent:
- 42% of flex centres are green-certified
- 69% are located in premium Grade A buildings
This reflects a strong preference among global enterprises for sustainable and high-quality office infrastructure.
Scale of GCC Presence in India
According to Vestian Research:
- India hosts 1,750+ GCC companies
- These operate across nearly 3,800 bases
- GCCs have driven demand for over 40% of total office space absorbed in the last two years
Additionally, more than 475 out of 1,400 flex centres across major Tier-1 cities currently host GCC bases.
Role of Flex Operators
Flex operators continue to play a critical role in GCC expansion.
“As India’s GCC landscape continues to evolve, flex operators will remain indispensable partners — offering flexibility, faster speed to market, and enterprise-grade infrastructure,”
said Shrinivas Rao, FRICS, CEO, Vestian.
Their ability to support rapid scaling has made flex spaces a preferred choice for global companies.
Shift Toward Peripheral Business Districts
Peripheral Business Districts (PBDs) have emerged as preferred locations for GCC expansion over central city areas due to:
- Better connectivity
- Competitive rentals
- Greater scalability
- Larger office campuses
As a result:
- 77% of flex area occupied by GCCs is located in peripheral regions
- Compared to 61% of overall flex stock in these areas
Flex Market Growth and City-wise Share
Driven largely by GCC demand:
- India’s flex ecosystem has grown to 82.3 million sq ft
- Spread across nearly 1,400 centres in the top seven cities
However, the market remains consolidated:
- Top 10 operators control 67% of total flex stock
City-wise share:
- Bengaluru: 33.2%
- Delhi-NCR: 20.4%
- Pune: 14.7%
Outlook
India’s flex office stock is projected to exceed 100 million sq ft by 2026 across Tier-1 cities, as operators continue to expand and upgrade portfolios to meet the rising demand from GCCs.
Conclusion
The Vestian report underscores a clear trend: GCCs in India are prioritising sustainability, premium infrastructure, and flexible office solutions. With strong momentum in green-certified Grade A flex spaces and increasing preference for peripheral business districts, flex operators are set to remain central to India’s GCC growth story.
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