Ahmedabad, long known for its vibrant culture and business heritage, is rapidly emerging as one of India’s most promising commercial real estate hubs. Recent data shows a clear shift in the city’s office market dynamics — now trending firmly in favour of landlords.
CREDAI+Cre Matrix’s Ahmedabad Office Report – H1 CY’25 highlights that the city is fast emerging as a business hub. The market is transitioning into a landlord-favourable phase. Office rentals are being led by the BFSI sector. BFSI tenants are commanding a 25.5% premium over Grade A/A+ spaces in the first half of the year.
A Market on the Upswing
At the heart of this transformation is soaring demand from the Banking, Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI) sector. In the first half of 2025, this segment accounted for 56% of all office leasing activity in Ahmedabad. This was way outpacing other industries. Trailing behind were IT/ITES firms with a 30% share and industrial occupiers at around 8%.
This surge in demand is reflected in market rents. Grade A and A+ office space now commands about 25.5% more in market rent than earlier contracted rents. Therefore, this is a clear signal that landlords now have stronger pricing power.
Healthy Supply and Strong Momentum
Ahmedabad’s office stock is roughly 30.5 million sq. ft. of Grade A space, with a vacancy rate of about 19.6%. This indicates solid uptake by businesses. Developers are optimistic, projecting nearly 9.7 million sq. ft. of new office space by 2030.
Interestingly, the city maintained a balanced supply-demand ratio in H1 2025, with new space added matching the volume leased. This is a rare and healthy sign of commercial market stability.
GIFT City: A Growth Engine
A major driver of this commercial boom is Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City). In fact, it is India’s first operational smart city and International Financial Services Centre (IFSC). Around 35% of the upcoming office supply until 2027 is expected in GIFT City, underlining developers’ confidence in the area’s future.
With major projects such as Shilp Centrica, Trogon Twin Towers, and The Goodwill Tower IT SEZ underway, GIFT City is quickly becoming a magnet for corporations and investors alike.
What This Means for Ahmedabad
For landlords and investors, Ahmedabad’s office market presents exciting opportunities. Rising rents and strong leasing activity — especially from BFSI and tech firms — suggest a landlord-favourable environment that’s hard to ignore.
From a broader economic perspective, Ahmedabad’s commercial evolution signals the city’s growing stature as a national business destination, attracting firms seeking alternatives to traditional metro markets — thanks to a mix of cost advantages, strategic location, and improved infrastructure.
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