India’s corporate real estate sector is entering an AI-driven transformation that goes beyond efficiency gains. What began as isolated experimentation is rapidly evolving into a structural shift, with real estate increasingly aligned to business strategy, leadership priorities, and long-term growth objectives. AI adoption in Indian CRE has exploded from under 5 percent in 2023 to 91 percent in 2025.

AI is repositioning corporate real estate from a cost center to a strategic, C-suite-aligned function, enabling predictive decision-making, intelligent buildings, and agile portfolios. While adoption remains uneven and largely at pilot stages, India’s continued investment in technology gives it a distinct advantage over budget-constrained global markets. Over the coming years, success will hinge on modernising core systems, addressing cybersecurity and talent gaps, and integrating real estate decisions with technology leadership. As this alignment deepens, corporate real estate is expected to play a central role in attracting global occupiers, improving workplace performance, and driving enterprise growth.

Source: JLL