Work. Play. Awfis.

This report presents a data-led view of how India’s workplace ecosystem is evolving, drawing insights from enterprise interactions and real workplace utilisation trends. It offers a broad assessment of emerging work models across cities, mapping the rise of hybrid workplaces in metros alongside growing adoption in Tier I and select Tier II markets. Anchored in workforce and occupier data, the study highlights how the modern workforce is reshaping workplace demand, prioritising proximity, flexibility, and experience over traditional office norms. The findings point to a clear shift in Managed Workspace preferences, with location strategy, cost optimisation, and agile formats becoming central to decision-making.

The report also quantifies the growing importance of human interaction, collaboration-led design, and sustainability-led development in enhancing workplace engagement and productivity. In parallel, it analyses the role of technology-enabled workplaces from smart access and utilisation analytics to integrated digital platforms in improving operational efficiency and employee experience. Together, these insights provide enterprises with a fact-based understanding of the modern workplace landscape, enabling leaders to recalibrate real estate and workplace strategies in line with measurable shifts in workforce behaviour and business priorities.