A strategic real estate move in Bengaluru is pointing to deeper confidence in India’s technology ecosystem, as Google strengthens its long-term presence through a large, campus-led leasing strategy in Whitefield.
Google IT Services India had earlier leased around 650,000 sq ft at Alembic City in October 2024. Under the agreement, the landlord is required to “hold and reserve” 3 additional blocks exclusively for Google. These include the Annex Tower, Office Block Tower G, and Office Block Tower B. The lessor cannot negotiate or lease these reserved blocks to any third party unless Google formally declines them.
If the 3 reserved towers are broadly similar in size to the initial 650,000 sq ft, experts say the deal could become one of the largest single-campus occupancies by a global technology firm in India.
Lease structure and commercial terms
The original lease includes a 15% rent escalation every 3 years, a 7-month rent-free period, and a 3-year lock-in. Market estimates suggest Google will pay close to ₹65 per sq ft, translating into an annual rent of about ₹153 crore. Rentals at Alembic City are among the higher-end rates in Whitefield, reflecting its Grade A positioning. CBRE acted as the transaction advisor. Google did not respond to an email query until press time.
Expanding footprint across India
Google has steadily grown its office capacity in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune, and Delhi-NCR. Industry estimates place Google’s total office footprint in India at over 9 million sq ft, with Bengaluru accounting for the largest share.
In 2025, Google IT Services India leased about 870,000 sq ft at Bagmane Capital Business Park in Bengaluru, followed by 617,000 sq ft at Atrium Place in Gurgaon. In February 2025, Google India and Google Cloud renewed their leases at the First International Financial Centre in Mumbai’s Bandra-Kurla Complex.
Shift toward integrated campuses
The Whitefield expansion reflects a shift toward large, integrated campuses instead of fragmented offices. This aligns with Google’s focus on engineering, artificial intelligence, cloud services, and global capability centre operations in India. A senior leasing expert said long lock-in leases signal confidence in both Bengaluru and India as core technology and product development hubs. The expert added that securing future blocks upfront effectively underwrites the campus.
Market significance and Whitefield’s revival
The deal ranks among the largest office transactions of 2025, a record year for commercial leasing in India. Bengaluru accounted for nearly 33% of total office absorption, driven by global technology firms and GCC expansion. While several deals crossed 1 million sq ft across multiple locations, Google’s transaction stands out for locking future growth within a single campus, reducing execution and supply risks.
The agreement also reinforces Whitefield’s resurgence, supported by metro connectivity, improved infrastructure, and large development parcels. For Bengaluru’s office market, the move sends a strong signal as global firms reassess workplace strategies.
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