Bengaluru– India has emerged as one of the world’s top 10 technology markets in 2025, particularly excelling in tech talent availability, according to a report released Thursday by real estate and investment firm Colliers.
The report highlights that India’s six major cities rank among the top 10 locations for tech talent acquisition in the Asia-Pacific region. Bengaluru, in particular, is named alongside Tokyo and Beijing as one of the top global hubs for technology talent.
“India is a powerhouse of tech talent and a key player in the global innovation ecosystem, backed by the availability of skilled professionals and growing employment opportunities across both Tier I and emerging cities,” said Arpit Mehrotra, Managing Director, Office Services, India, Colliers.
Leading Indian tech cities now account for 69 percent of Asia-Pacific’s total tech talent. Bengaluru and Hyderabad, which host the region’s largest tech clusters, continue to dominate office leasing activity, contributing nearly 50 percent of conventional office space absorption in the first half of 2025.
“With high-quality office infrastructure, robust IT connectivity, and cost competitiveness, India’s office markets will remain central to global technology-driven expansion,” Mehrotra added.
The Colliers report evaluated more than 200 global markets using criteria such as talent availability, venture capital (VC) funding, labor market strength, future talent pipeline, and industry composition.
India consistently ranks among the top destinations for tech talent both regionally and globally. Bengaluru and Hyderabad remain the country’s leading tech hubs, closely followed by other major cities that continue to attract global tech firms with their skilled workforce and mature ecosystems.
India’s technology sector continues to be a key driver of office space demand across the country’s top seven cities. In the first half of 2025, tech companies leased over 10 million square feet of office space, accounting for 40 percent of conventional leasing activity. Within flexible office spaces, nearly 50 percent of the demand also came from tech firms.
Global Capability Centers (GCCs), particularly in the technology domain, are further propelling growth in India’s commercial real estate sector. These centers are evolving from traditional back-office operations to strategic innovation hubs.
“India remains a preferred destination for global companies, especially in the tech sector, as GCCs increasingly shift focus to innovation and scalability,” said Vimal Nadar, National Director and Head of Research, Colliers India. “In H1 2025, tech occupiers accounted for 41 percent of total GCC leasing, totaling 5.2 million square feet. Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, and Hyderabad together contributed more than 85 percent of this demand.” (Source: IANS)
