# India’s office boom may trigger operational readiness gap 2026-08-13T18:18:06+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet India is seeing a surge in office space demand, with major cities like Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi-NCR recording record leasing in 2024. However, a new analysis suggests this growth could soon expose a shortage of operational readiness, meaning many newly built offices may lack the necessary infrastructure, utilities, and maintenance staff to function immediately. The report by an industry body warns that developers and occupiers are racing to finish projects but neglecting long-term operational planning. The shortage could hit companies planning expansions, especially in tech and finance. Occupiers might face delays in moving into new spaces, while developers risk higher costs if they scramble to fix gaps later. The trend mirrors past boom-bust cycles in Indian real estate, where rapid building outpaced support systems. ## Coverage - dnaindia.com Tags: India property market, infrastructure gap, leasing, office space, real estate Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/indias-office-boom-may-trigger-operational-readiness-gap/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/indias-office-boom-may-trigger-operational-readiness-gap/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.