- India leads tech hiring in APAC with six cities ranked among the region’s top 10 talent acquisition markets.
- Technology firms remain the primary drivers of office space demand across India’s major cities.
- Bengaluru and Hyderabad together account for approximately 50% of tech-sector office leasing in India.
Bengaluru, July 10, 2025 — India, China, and Japan have emerged as global leaders in tech talent, with cities like Beijing, Bengaluru, and Tokyo securing spots in the top 10 global locations for technology excellence, according to Colliers’ latest report, Global Tech Markets: Top Talent Locations 2025.
India’s growing dominance is reflected in six of its cities ranking among the top 10 in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region for tech talent acquisition, underscoring its deep talent pool, robust infrastructure, and cost-effective operations. Cities like Bengaluru and Hyderabad continue to lead office space demand, accounting for nearly 50% of tech leasing in India during the first half of 2025.
“India is a global powerhouse of tech talent,” said Arpit Mehrotra, Managing Director, Office Services, India, Colliers. “With high-quality infrastructure and cost advantages, its cities are key destinations for global innovation and economic expansion.”
During H1 2025, tech occupiers leased over 10 million sq ft across India’s top seven cities, contributing to 40% of conventional office leasing and nearly half of flex space demand. The sector’s growth is fueled by Global Capability Centers (GCCs), which are evolving from back-office functions to strategic innovation hubs. Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, and Hyderabad alone accounted for over 85% of GCC-related leasing activity, driving India’s commercial real estate momentum.
“Tech-focused GCCs are spearheading India’s leasing demand, offering innovation at scale and a strong cost advantage,” added Vimal Nadar, National Director and Head of Research, Colliers India.
Other key insights from the report include:
- Asia Pacific dominates venture capital deal growth, with China leading globally.
- India leads talent acquisition, with Singapore the only non-Indian market in the APAC top five.
- Emerging tech hubs include Tokyo, Seoul, Sydney, and Melbourne, showing strong growth in productivity and VC activity.
- Globally, AI job postings are on the rise, while traditional IT roles decline, placing cities like Bengaluru, known for its data science talent, in high demand.
- The tech workforce is getting younger, with a 9% rise in under-25 professionals between 2014–2022—outpacing other industries by a wide margin.
“The Asia Pacific is not just responding to global tech demand—it’s setting the pace,” said Mike Davis, Managing Director, Office Services, Asia Pacific, Colliers. “Cities like Bengaluru and Beijing are becoming epicenters for data science and digital innovation.”
