In a report by Cushman & Wakefield titled ‘From Square Footage to Smart Footage: How PropTech Will Power the New Office Paradigm’ it highlights over 2,200 PropTech firms across India, and their growing role in transforming office spaces. They also report that Grade-A offices now use ‘smart footage’ as their primary measurement method for space instead of traditional space measurement methods.
The technologies include leasing platforms, facility management systems, construction tools and occupier experience software which provides complete building lifecycle solutions that range from planning to operational use.
In a report by RPRealtyPlus, technology is no longer optional for Grade-A offices, it is becoming key on how quality, efficiency, and value are defined, reinforcing the shift towards digitally native, performance-driven workplaces.
India has made progress in IT and banking yet real estate still operates as a basic digital stage as most of its operations use AI only for test projects which are used in certain areas of their business.
Developers are now looking towards digital solutions which decrease rework, enhance project prediction accuracy, and increase their ability to manage expenses as construction costs and labour inefficiencies become more significant. Digital project management platforms, building information modelling (BIM), and data-driven procurement are viewed as essential tools rather than experimental add-ons.
Data from Cushman & Wakefield, cited by RPRealtyPlus, reports that 52% of India’s office stock is now green-certified. These assets command rental premiums of roughly 11% and enjoys up to 5% higher occupancy rates in contrast to non-certified buildings.
Global Capability Centers hasten their operational processes by making businesses create digital platforms which meet compliance standards, IoT systems, ESG dashboards and predictive analytics tools.
“PropTech offers a practical pathway to address long-standing inefficiencies in delivery and operations while strengthening sustainability outcomes through smarter energy management, real-time monitoring, and more credible ESG reporting.”
Anshul Jain, Chief Executive – India, Southeast Asia, Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific Office & Retail, Cushman & Wakefield
AI arguably assists organisations to achieve enterprise-wide transformation through its ability to connect separate systems, make decisions, and record performance across their entire portfolio.
As India’s office market evolves, smart, AI-enabled assets are increasingly affecting investment and leasing decisions.
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