Why AI disruption isn’t a major threat to India’s booming office market

South China Morning PostEN 2 min read 100% complete by Nicholas SpiroFebruary 23, 2026 at 09:30 AM
Why AI disruption isn’t a major threat to India’s booming office market

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Concerns exist about AI's potential to disrupt established business models, particularly impacting software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies and potentially reducing demand for office space. While the US has been scrutinized, India's booming office market is being watched closely due to its large IT and outsourcing industry, which accounts for over 7% of its economic output. India's IT sector heavily relies on exports, primarily to the US and Europe. Despite fears of AI-driven job displacement, India, the world's fastest-growing major economy, adds 1.5 million engineers annually and is a leading tech talent market, suggesting resilience in its office market.

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artificial intelligence 90% office market 80% india 80% ai disruption 70% it services 60% software-as-a-service 50% employment 50% monetisation 40%

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