‘Lease’ of doing business: Awfis crosses 100 centres in South India, with 70,000 seats

Awfis Space Solutions Limited (Awfis), a flexible workspace solutions provider, has announced a significant milestone of crossing 100 centres (including operational and under fit-out) across South India.

The company’s southern portfolio spans more than 3.1 million square feet of chargeable workspace area, with a total seat capacity exceeding 70,000 seats across Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai and Kochi, a release states.

Awfis currently serves over 3,400 clients in India, of which 64 percent are MNCs, 25 percent are SMEs and mid-sized corporates, and the remainder start-ups and entrepreneurs.

The centres are strategically positioned across prime commercial hubs, IT parks, and business districts, with Bengaluru being the largest market, followed by Hyderabad and Chennai.

The company has recorded strong traction from Global Capability Centres (GCCs), hosting premium GCC clients, such as ABC Fitness, Meltwater, Zinnov, and many more across its Elite and Gold centres in Bengaluru and Hyderabad.

Awfis’ says its broader network works with over 80 unique GCC clients, who collectively contribute 21 percent of rental revenue, underscoring the segment’s growing significance.

Nationally, Awfis operates in over 250 centres across 18 cities, offering more than 175,000 seats.

Amit Ramani, CMD, Awfis Space Solutions Limited, said: “Crossing the 100-centre milestone across South India reflects the strong structural demand we are witnessing for flexible, premium workspaces in the region. Cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai have become global hubs for technology, innovation, and Global Capability Centres, and we are proud to be enabling this growth through our Elite and Gold centres. South India will continue to remain a key pillar of our growth strategy as we deepen our presence across high-potential business districts and emerging commercial hubs.”  

South India: The modern-day economic powerhouse

South India has emerged as a pivotal hub for GCC-led office demand, with Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai collectively driving a significant share of national GCC absorption and leasing activity. Awfis’ client base in the region predominantly comprises AI-led and technology companies, along with other industries, delivering approximately 3 lakh square feet space across the region.