New Town | October 16, 2025
According to a new JLL report, the New Town office market has grown into Kolkata’s most leading business hub, accounting for 40% of the city’s office market.
Office leasing increased by 3.5× in just three years, from 0.3 million square feet in 2022 to 1.03 million square feet in 2024. Absorption was 0.43 million square feet even in the first half of 2025, indicating ongoing demand.
IT and BFSI Lead the Charge
Accenture New Town Rajarhat commercial hub is driven by strong sectoral diversity:
- IT and ITeS offices: 47% of total occupancy
- BFSI companies: 31%
- Manufacturing & Industrial: 9%
- Co-working providers: 3%
This combination demonstrates Kolkata’s shifting to a service-oriented economy and the appeal of newer New Town Kolkata office space for both domestic and international businesses.
Falling Vacancy, Rising Rent
From 2022 to mid-2025, the vacancy rate fell sharply from 22.6% to 9.4%, while gross rent increased from ₹39.9 to ₹53.2 per sq. ft. — a 33% surge.
- Growing demand and limited supply are reflected in the vacancy rate’s steady decline.
- New Town infrastructure development and housing-retail expansion have strengthened its live-work ecosystem.
Rajarhat Outpaces Other Submarkets
While Salt Lake and CBD remain steady, Rajarhat’s office absorption surged from:
- 0.30 million sq. ft. (2022) → 0.53 million sq. ft. (2023) → 1.03 million sq. ft. (2024)
This makes Rajarhat the focal point of commercial real estate growth in New Town and one of the most competitive business districts near Kolkata Airport.
The Road Ahead
In Action Area II and III, an additional 2.18 million square feet of Grade-A office space is anticipated by 2028, solidifying New Town’s position as Kolkata’s office market’s future and a pillar of the city’s upcoming economic phase.