# Office Leasing Recovers as Corporates Move Past AI Concerns

> Corporates resume office leasing deals after AI and geopolitical uncertainty slow decisions.
- Title: Office Leasing Recovers as Corporates Move Past AI Concerns
- Summary: Corporates resume office leasing deals after AI and geopolitical uncertainty slow decisions. Indian office leasing activity rebounds as companies finalize…
- Keywords: office leasing, corporates, ai impact, geopolitical uncertainty, india, commercial real estate, global capability centres, dlf limited, cbre, Office, Leasing, Recovers
- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/property-/-cstruction/office-leasing-picks-up-as-corporates-move-past-ai-geopolitical-uncertainty/articleshow/134475104.cms
- Author: Faizan Haidar
- Published: 2026-09-25T04:33:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: office leasing, corporates, ai impact, geopolitical uncertainty, india, commercial real estate, global capability centres, dlf limited, cbre
## Office leasing rebounds
Indian office leasing market shows signs of recovery as corporates resume decisions delayed by geopolitical uncertainty and AI concerns.
## Corporate decision-making resumes
Corporates that held back amid geopolitical uncertainty and AI-led workforce disruption now finalise deals as they remain confident in long-term growth.
## International companies return
Office developers report international companies returning to the market with enquiries and decisions on office space.
## Leasing momentum from GCCs
Global capability centres and technology firms executing long-term expansion plans anchor leasing activity in India.
## Commercial real estate attracts investors
Improved transaction activity and long-term demand make commercial real estate more attractive to developers and investors.
## Leasing activity rebounded
Leasing activity in India’s office market declined 14.5% year-on-year in Q2 2026, with top cities absorbing 11.6 million sq ft.
## Key takeaway

Indian office leasing activity rebounds as companies finalize deals despite AI and geopolitical concerns.