The recent changes in the U.S. H-1B visa policy are expected to reshape India’s technology and real estate landscape. With stricter regulations limiting the movement of skilled professionals to the United States, global tech giants are now shifting focus to expanding operations in India.
Industry experts believe this will directly fuel demand for commercial office spaces in key tech hubs like Gurgaon and Bangalore, as companies will be compelled to scale up local hiring and infrastructure. Major IT and technology service providers are already eyeing large office campuses to accommodate the expected surge in workforce.
Another crucial factor is the unmatched talent pool in India, which gives global firms little choice but to set up multiple offices in cities such as Gurgaon, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Pune. Compared to U.S. citizens, India’s vast base of highly skilled engineers, developers, and technology professionals makes it the preferred destination for large-scale hiring.
“This is a turning point,” said Rajat Malhotra, Managing Director, CBRE India. “With global companies unable to rely solely on U.S. immigration policies, India will see rapid expansion of tech campuses. The scale of hiring planned will create unprecedented demand for both Grade-A office spaces and residential housing.”
The shift is also likely to trigger a massive rise in demand for residential real estate in the surrounding areas. As thousands of employees are hired locally, the need for quality housing near office clusters will soar. Gurgaon, with its proximity to Delhi and strong corporate presence, and Bangalore, India’s Silicon Valley, are projected to be the biggest beneficiaries of this trend.
According to Anita Rao, Head of Research at JLL India, “Gurgaon and Bangalore are already witnessing heightened enquiries for large office leases. At the same time, developers are preparing to launch new premium residential projects to capture the rising demand from mid to senior-level employees of tech firms.”
