Asia Pacific Emerges as a Global Tech Powerhouse
The Asia Pacific region has firmly cemented its status as a global epicenter for technology talent and innovation, with India, China, and Japan ranking among the world’s top 10 tech markets in 2025, according to Colliers’ Global Tech Markets: Top Talent Locations 2025. The report analyzes over 200 global cities based on talent availability, venture capital (VC) funding, labour competitiveness, and innovation ecosystems, highlighting a major eastward shift in global tech dominance.
India’s Unparalleled Rise: Six Cities in APAC Top 10 for Tech Talent
India’s technology sector continues its meteoric rise with six major cities—Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Pune, and Chennai—claiming top positions for tech talent acquisition across Asia Pacific. The report underscores India’s unmatched talent density, supported by a robust pipeline of skilled professionals, cost-effective operations, and established IT infrastructure.
In H1 2025, tech firms leased over 10 million sq ft of office space across India’s top 7 cities, accounting for 40% of total conventional office leasing. The demand from tech occupiers has been especially high in flex spaces, where they contributed to nearly 50% of total leasing activity, showcasing a trend toward agile workspaces.
Bengaluru and Hyderabad Lead Tech Leasing Momentum
Bengaluru and Hyderabad continue to anchor India’s tech leasing, driving nearly 50% of the country’s tech office uptake in H1 2025. Known for their deep talent pools and mature digital ecosystems, both cities are magnets for global tech giants seeking to expand their operations in South Asia.
“India is a powerhouse of tech talent,” says Arpit Mehrotra, Managing Director, Office Services, India, Colliers. “Bengaluru and Hyderabad, which host the region’s largest tech clusters, continue to lead office leasing demand, supported by Grade A infrastructure and cost competitiveness.”
Technology Sector Continues to Dominate India’s Office Space Market
Between 2021 and H1 2025, India witnessed consistent growth in office leasing driven by tech firms. As per the Colliers data:
| Year | Total Office Leasing (msf) | Conventional Space (msf) | Flex Space (msf) | Tech Sector Leasing (msf) | Tech Share (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 33.0 | 28.2 | 4.8 | 13.2 | 47% |
| 2022 | 50.3 | 43.3 | 7.0 | 17.0 | 39% |
| 2023 | 58.2 | 49.5 | 8.7 | 14.3 | 29% |
| 2024 | 67.2 | 54.5 | 12.7 | 16.6 | 30% |
| H1 2025 | 33.7 | 27.2 | 6.5 | 10.8 | 40% |
Technology leasing, despite economic headwinds, rebounded in 2025 to regain a dominant 40% share of conventional leasing in India’s top seven office markets.
India: A Global Magnet for GCC Expansion
Global Capability Centers (GCCs), particularly in the tech domain, are driving commercial real estate growth in India. These centers are evolving from support functions to core innovation hubs, contributing significantly to India’s global positioning in the tech economy.
In H1 2025, tech GCCs accounted for 5.2 million sq ft of leasing—41% of total GCC space uptake. Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, and Hyderabad together accounted for over 85% of this demand. This underscores India’s strategic role in helping global firms scale, innovate, and reduce costs through technology-focused operations.
“Tech GCCs are the backbone of India’s commercial office space growth,” states Vimal Nadar, National Director and Head of Research, Colliers India. “As companies evolve into innovation-driven enterprises, India remains the preferred destination for scalability, affordability, and digital readiness.”
Asia Pacific Leads Global VC Surge
Asia Pacific now claims all top 10 global markets for VC funding growth, led by China, which has seen a major influx of capital into its startups and tech ventures. The high rate of deal flow and tech startup success in cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen is reinforcing their roles as global innovation capitals.
Tokyo, Seoul, and Sydney Gain Global Tech Recognition
Apart from India and China, Japan, South Korea, and Australia are rapidly climbing the tech innovation ladder. Tokyo ranks third regionally for sector composition and venture capital strength, while Seoul closely follows with booming cybersecurity and AI ecosystems. Sydney and Melbourne have become key productivity hubs, driven by high digital infrastructure investments and policy support.
India’s Young Tech Workforce Reshaping the Talent Landscape
The report emphasizes a significant demographic shift: the technology workforce is getting younger. Between 2014 and 2022, the number of tech professionals under 25 grew by 9%, far surpassing other industries. This shift is fueling growth in cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Jakarta, which boast large, youthful, digitally savvy populations.
Bengaluru today is home to the world’s largest concentration of data scientists, while cities like Hyderabad and Pune continue to attract cybersecurity professionals, AI engineers, and cloud architects in increasing numbers.
AI, Data Science, and Cybersecurity Jobs Surge Globally
Job listings that require AI, data analytics, and cybersecurity expertise have skyrocketed worldwide, even as traditional IT roles decline. Bengaluru, with its deep talent bench, stands out as a top city for AI hiring, reinforcing its global reputation as a smart city for tech innovation.
This demand is influencing office space preferences, with companies preferring locations that can offer access to next-generation talent, connectivity, and scalability.
The Road Ahead: India’s Strategic Advantage in Global Tech
India’s ability to offer cost-effective, high-quality talent, coupled with world-class office infrastructure, positions it as a global nerve center for technology and innovation. With six cities in the APAC Top 10 for tech talent acquisition, India’s strategic edge is not just regional but global in scope.
As Colliers notes, this is not a transient trend but a long-term structural shift in the global tech order, with India, China, and Japan leading a multi-polar future in technology.
Conclusion: The Global Tech Balance Tilts East
The 2025 outlook from Colliers paints a compelling picture: India, China, and Japan are no longer just emerging markets in tech—they are commanding global players, driving innovation, shaping the workforce of the future, and redefining where the world’s next big breakthroughs will originate.
With sustained VC interest, rising tech job demand, and a dynamic demographic edge, the Asia Pacific region—especially India—is not just participating in the global tech economy. It is leading it.
