Top Talent Locations 2025, confirms India’s rapid ascent, placing it alongside China and Japan among the world’s top 10 tech markets in 2025. The report, which covers over 200 global markets, evaluates cities based on key metrics like talent acquisition, venture capital (VC) funding, labour index, sector composition, and talent pipeline. India not only stood out for its talent scale but also for consistent leasing momentum in office real estate—fueled largely by the tech sector.
“India is a powerhouse of tech talent and a key player in the global innovation ecosystem, supported by the availability of skilled talent and employment opportunities across Tier I as well as emerging cities,” said Arpit Mehrotra, Managing Director, Office Services, India, Colliers. “Bengaluru and Hyderabad, which host the region’s largest talent clusters, continue to lead tech leasing activity, together driving nearly 50% of the conventional office space uptake in H1 2025.”
Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, Mumbai, and Delhi-NCR have been identified among APAC’s top 10 cities for tech hiring, making India the undisputed leader in the region. Additionally, Singapore was the only non-Indian city in the top five. “India’s performance is powered by a deep and scalable workforce and high availability of next-gen talent in data science, cybersecurity, and AI. Cities like Hyderabad, home to one of the largest pools of data scientists in the world, with its thriving IT clusters, are helping global companies scale faster and more cost-effectively,” said Ramesh Nair CEO, Mindspace REIT.
According to the report, Asia Pacific features prominently amongst the world’s top 10 markets in venture capital deal growth. China scores well on funding volume, while India dominates talent sourcing. This, combined with favourable cost structures, makes India highly competitive globally.
“Asia Pacific is drawing significant global attention for its unmatched tech talent density and strong venture capital momentum, particularly in India and China. Bengaluru boasts the world’s largest pool of data scientists, while Beijing leads the region in tech sector productivity,” said Mike Davis, Managing Director, Office Services, Asia Pacific, Colliers.
India’s booming tech sector remains a key driver of commercial real estate activity across major metros. In H1 2025, tech occupiers leased over 10 million sq ft of office space across the top seven cities, accounting for 40% of conventional leasing demand. Flex spaces also saw robust demand, with nearly 50% of uptake coming from technology firms.
“This strong leasing momentum reflects the ongoing transformation of Indian cities into strategic digital hubs. High-quality Grade A office supply, mature tech infrastructure, and hybrid-friendly workspaces have made Indian metros attractive to both multinational firms and growing domestic enterprises,” said Bijay Agarwal MD of Sattva Group.
According to Colliers data, the technology sector has consistently anchored commercial office demand across India’s top cities over the past five years. In 2021, tech firms accounted for 13.2 million sq ft of conventional office leasing, contributing 47% of the total demand. The figure rose to 17 million sq ft in 2022 but slightly dipped to 14.3 million sq ft in 2023 as occupiers reassessed space strategies post-pandemic. Tech leasing in conventional spaces rebounded to 16.6 million sq ft in 2024, with the sector maintaining a 30% share. In the first half of 2025 alone, technology occupiers leased 10.8 million sq ft, driving 40% of conventional space uptake. Flex space demand also surged, with tech firms consistently accounting for nearly half of the total leasing in this segment, reflecting growing preference for hybrid and scalable work models.
Additionally, India’s role as a hub for Global Capability Centers (GCCs) continues to grow. These centers, traditionally focused on back-office operations, are now evolving into digital innovation engines, particularly in emerging areas like AI/ML, cloud security, and platform engineering.
In H1 2025 alone, Tech GCCs leased 5.2 million sq ft of office space —41% of total GCC demand. Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Delhi-NCR contributed over 85% of this leasing activity. “India remains a preferred destination for global companies, particularly in the technology sector, with GCCs steadily evolving from traditional back-office functions to strategic innovation hubs,” said Vimal Nadar, National Director and Head of Research, Colliers India.
A younger, more digitally fluent workforce is further bolstering India’s tech credentials. The report reveals that between 2014 and 2022, workers under 25 years of age in the tech sector increased by 9%—a rate 20x higher than the all-industry average. This demographic edge is driving talent demand in cities like Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Lower wage pressure and stronger upskilling efforts are enabling companies to build resilient and cost-efficient workforces at scale.
According to experts, India is no longer a support center—it is becoming the brain of the global digital economy—it signals a shift in how and where the digital future is being built.As global companies recalibrate hiring and investment strategies in the post-AI era, India’s cost-effectiveness, skilled human capital, and business-ready cities make it a central piece of the next global tech chapter.