Track2Realty: DTZ annual office space forecast says 21% increase in take-up is expected. Overall take-up stood at 4.80 million sq ft for Q1, a sharp drop of circa 29% from previous quarter. Mumbai witnessed the highest take-up of 1.25 million sq ft, an increase of 3% q-o-q.

Track2Realty: The demand for office space is likely to increase to 30.5 million sq ft this year, global real estate advisor DTZ said.

Track2Realty: Concerns over cost reduction and a cautious approach by occupiers had a negative impact on leasing activity across key markets in India. With major corporates continuing to review expansion plans and focusing on improving existing space utilization to control costs; key markets across India witnessed almost 26% decline in absorption of prime office space during 2012.