Big tech occupiers in Delhi-NCR typically cluster in Noida Sector 132 / Expressway, plan ~160 sqft per seat at high-end fit-out ($4200–6100/sqft), and pay around 130 INR/sqft ($19 USD) on Class A.

• Preferred submarket: Noida Sector 132 / Expressway.
• Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($4200–6100/sqft).
• Plan ~160 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
• Class A rent context: 130 INR/sqft ($19 USD).
• Typical lease: 9 years with 6 months rent-free.
• Talent depth in Delhi-NCR: 84/100.

TL;DR

• Preferred submarket: Noida Sector 132 / Expressway.
• Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($4200–6100/sqft).
• Plan ~160 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
• Class A rent context: 130 INR/sqft ($19 USD).
• Typical lease: 9 years with 6 months rent-free.
• Talent depth in Delhi-NCR: 84/100.

Where they cluster

Big tech occupiers in Delhi-NCR typically anchor in Noida Sector 132 / Expressway. Tech, BPO/shared services, data centres, financial services back-office.

What they pay

Class A rent in Delhi-NCR runs 130 INR/sqft ($19 USD) on a 9-year lease with 6 months free. Prime submarkets sit at or modestly above the city index.

Spec and fit-out

Typical big tech fit-out targets high-end specification at $4200–6100/sqft. Branded reception, full client-facing programming, premium furniture, and specialist AV are standard.

Headcount sizing

Plan around 160 sqft per seat blended (workstation + circulation + amenity). A 100-headcount big tech office in Delhi-NCR typically targets 16,000 sqft of leasable area.

Talent angle

Engineering campuses gravitate to creative-class submarkets adjacent to public transit, universities, and dense talent housing. Deepest BFSI, consulting, and government affairs talent in India. Strong feed from IIT Delhi, Delhi University, JNU, and IIM Lucknow. English-fluent professional base.

Tax and lease context

Headline corporate tax: 25.17%. Net leases. 9-year terms with 3-year lock-ins. Free rent of 4-9 months and TI of INR 1,500-3,000/sqft typical.

Key facts

Frequently asked questions

Where do big tech occupiers lease office space in Delhi-NCR?

Most cluster in Noida Sector 132 / Expressway. Rent runs ~130 INR/sqft ($19 USD) for trophy and prime stock.

What fit-out spec do big tech occupiers run in Delhi-NCR?

Typically high-end at $4200–6100/sqft.

How much office space per seat should a big tech occupier plan in Delhi-NCR?

Plan ~160 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 16,000 sqft.

What NAICS codes describe the big tech vertical?

Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 518210, 541511, 541512.

What is the talent index in Delhi-NCR?

84/100. Use the city profile for full detail.

Related

• Big tech — global overview
• Delhi-NCR — full city profile
• Financial services in Delhi-NCR
• Asset management in Delhi-NCR
• Investment banking in Delhi-NCR
• Legal services in Delhi-NCR

Editorial provenance

Reviewed by Kenji Watanabe — APAC contributing editor. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

Primary sources for this page

• CBRE Marketview reports — CBRE
• JLL Office Insight — JLL
• Cushman & Wakefield Marketbeat — Cushman & Wakefield
• Savills World Research — Savills
• Colliers Global Office Outlook — Colliers

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