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India amongst front-runners to drive AI augmentation, demographic shifts & energy security in the APAC region: Colliers India

  • Rapid digitalization & strong adoption set to drive India’s AI market beyond USD 500 billion in the coming decades
  • India accounts for one-third of skilled global talent; making major leaps in the areas of AI & automation
  • India’s sustainability adoption remains highest in the office market; two-thirds of Grade A stock is currently green-certified

BENGALURU, India, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Colliers’ latest global report, ‘Building Resilience: 5 Megatrends Redefining Corporate Real Estate’, outlines the long-term structural changes and ongoing megatrends that are reshaping the office market strategies worldwide. The report highlights how these five distinct yet interconnected megatrends, such as AI-enabled workforces, seismic demographic shifts, energy scarcity & security, climate risks and shifting global order, are influencing corporate real estate decisions, which are central to future location, investment and talent strategies.

Rapid investments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and growing pressure on energy systems are reshaping the Asia Pacific (APAC) region’s commercial real estate, workforce and business strategies. With the APAC region expected to account for around 60% of global economic growth in the coming decades, the region is set to play an increasingly important role in how companies plan for the future.

Within APAC, India stands out as a key growth engine, with megatrends like AI-enabled workforces, seismic demographic shifts, and energy security making significant strides across the commercial real estate landscape.

1. Technology augmentation through AI-enabled workforces: 

The growing integration of automation, analytics and AI in business functions is transforming how organizations operate, make decisions and plan their real estate needs. Within this landscape, India is fast emerging as an AI hub, underpinned by a rapidly expanding digital ecosystem and a deep talent base. In addition to the ongoing digitalization initiatives, heightened AI adoption across workspaces, growing demand for large language models (LLMs) and robust government support, are likely to push India’s AI market size from over USD 9 billion currently to more than USD 500 billion in the coming decades. Moreover, as companies continue to expand capabilities across AI & machine learning, cloud computation and advanced digital technologies, India will continue to remain a preferred destination for global firms, owing to competitive rentals, relatively lower cost of living and availability of a large & relatively younger talent pool.

2. Harnessing ongoing seismic demographic shifts: 

India is well placed to gain benefits emerging from demographic dividends arising out of its higher proportion of global workforce and relatively young population having a median age of ~29 years. With over 1.4 billion people, India currently accounts for ~18% of the world’s population. This demographic advantage positions India as a key global talent hub, especially as mature markets in developed economies face shrinking talent pools. Notably, major Indian cities such as Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Delhi NCR, Chennai, Mumbai and Pune rank among the top 10 tech talent acquisition markets across the APAC region. As more young professionals enter the workforce, occupier preferences will continue to evolve, driving the demand for next-gen, technology-adept workspaces.

India adds 2-3 million STEM graduates annually, making up about one-third of the global skilled talent availability, simultaneously benefitting from a relatively young workforce. This demographic advantage will continue to support sustained expansion by both domestic & global companies, driving office space demand in the country. Additionally, strong economic growth prospects, rental arbitrage and continued adoption of distributed workplace strategies are likely to fuel long-term commercial real estate demand in India. More importantly, Global Capability Center (GCC) space uptake, which drives the majority of the office leasing, will continue to strengthen with the deepening of capabilities in R&D, engineering, AI, machine learning and cloud computing,” said Arpit Mehrotra, Managing Director, Office Services, India, Colliers.

3. Tackling energy scarcity and security:

Energy availability and security is becoming a key factor in real estate location and investment decisions, particularly in rapidly urbanizing markets. In recent years, India is making significant efforts to address energy scarcity & strengthen energy security with an increasing focus on green-certified buildings, renewable energy adoption, retrofitting of older buildings and broader Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) integration. Notably, India’s sustainability adoption is highest in commercial real estate, with green-certified buildings accounting for nearly two-thirds of the current Grade A office stock. Developers, investors and occupiers are proactively enhancing sustainable features across the entire asset lifecycle. In India, over 420 million sq ft of Grade A office buildings are currently over 10 years old and hold retrofitting potential, presenting a significant investment opportunity of over USD 5 billion. This will not only bring a transformational change in asset quality and energy efficiency but also make properties more sustainable in the long-term.

4. Mitigating climate risk:

More frequent extreme weather events and evolving regulatory expectations are driving new approaches to resilience and challenging the long-term viability of certain locations, with many APAC markets facing heightened exposure to climate-related disruptions. India is highly exposed to climate risks, from heatwaves to urban flooding, and this is likely to drive real estate occupiers to prioritize green buildings, resilient & sustainability-led workplaces, climate-tech adoption and relocation to lower-risk regions.

5. Shifting of global order and emergence of newer business hubs:

Changes in trade relationships, supply chains and economic growth patterns are prompting businesses to reassess traditional models and expand into new markets, with APAC expected to account for a growing share of global economic activity and play a central role in trade, investment and supply chain diversification in the coming decades.

“Asia Pacific’s dynamism shows there’s no longer a global monopoly on innovation or competition. The region will become an increasingly important factor in location strategies globally, whether as a future growth center, vital supply chain link or source of skilled talent. Moreover, the prevailing dynamism will push organizations to act now to strengthen resilience and prepare for the future. Organizations and occupiers which adapt proactively will be best equipped to thrive,” said Mike Davis, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Occupier Services, Colliers.

These five megatrends highlight the need for businesses to rethink how they plan for uncertainty and build resilience in their strategies. The combination of technological changes, demographic shifts and infrastructure pressures are prompting occupiers to rethink everything from talent strategies and workplace design to supply chains and long-term risk planning. Organizations that take a proactive approach to these changes will be better positioned to navigate disruption and unlock long-term value. In fact, by focusing on flexibility, strengthening workforce capabilities and embedding resilience into decision-making, businesses can position themselves for sustained success in an increasingly complex environment.

The full findings, including Colliers’ interactive Resilience Radar, are available on Colliers’ Global Megatrends microsite.

For further information, contact:

Sukanya Dasgupta

National Director – Marketing & Communications | India

Sukanya.dasgupta@colliers.com

+91 9811867682

About Colliers

Colliers (NASDAQ: CIGI) (TSX: CIGI) is a global diversified professional services and investment management company operating through three industry leading businesses: Commercial Real Estate, Engineering, and Investment Management. With greater than a 30-year track record of consistent growth and strong recurring cash flows, we scale complementary, high-value businesses that provide essential services across the full asset lifecycle. Our unique partnership philosophy empowers exceptional leaders, preserves our entrepreneurial culture, and ensures meaningful inside ownership — driving strong alignment and sustained value creation for our shareholders. With $5.7 billion in annual revenues, 24,000 professionals, and $109 billion in assets under management, Colliers is committed to accelerating the success of our clients, investors, and people worldwide. Learn more at corporate.colliers.com.

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KITABOO Unveils Global Advisory Board Bringing Together Leaders from International Publishing, Education, and Technology

Senior figures behind some of the world’s most influential publishing, digital learning, and technology organizations join KITABOO to help shape the future of learning.

MUMBAI, India, June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — KITABOO and KITABOO One today announced the formation of its Global Advisory Board, assembling an extraordinary group of internationally respected leaders whose collective influence spans global publishing, digital transformation, education technology, content innovation, and enterprise growth.

KITABOO Unveils Global Advisory Board Bringing Together Leaders from International Publishing, Education, and Technology

The newly formed board brings together pioneers who have helped shape modern publishing and digital learning across multiple continents — from leading some of the world’s most influential publishing institutions to scaling transformative technology and education businesses globally.

The founding members of the KITABOO Global Advisory Board include:

Richard Charkin

One of the most influential figures in global publishing, Richard Charkin has held senior leadership positions at publishing giants including Bloomsbury, Macmillan, Oxford University Press, Reed Elsevier, and Current Science Group. A former President of both the International Publishers Association and the U.K. Publishers Association, Charkin currently serves as Chair of Thames & Hudson and advises multiple next-generation AI and publishing ventures. In 2024, he was awarded an OBE for services to publishing and literature.

David Taylor

A globally respected publishing and distribution strategist, David Taylor spent over four decades shaping the evolution of the international book trade. As Senior Vice President at Ingram Content Group, he led the global expansion strategy for Lightning Source, one of the world’s pioneering print-on-demand platforms, helping establish transformative publishing infrastructure across Europe, Australia, the Middle East, and Asia, including a major footprint in India.

Emma House

Emma House is internationally recognized for driving innovation across publishing and creative industries. Known for helping publishers navigate digital disruption, emerging technologies, and audience transformation, she has been at the forefront of industry modernization initiatives and future-focused publishing strategy across global markets.

Vikrant Mathur

Vikrant Mathur brings extensive leadership experience in enterprise technology, strategic transformation, and scaling global businesses. His expertise spans technology-driven growth, operational excellence, and innovation-led organizational transformation across international markets.

Sesh Seshadri

Sesh Seshadri is a seasoned technology and business leader with deep expertise in enterprise systems, digital learning ecosystems, and large-scale transformation initiatives. Over the course of his career, he has advised and led organizations through critical technology modernization and innovation journeys.

Pranav Gupta

Pranav Gupta is a globally recognised publishing and education industry leader known for advancing innovation across learning ecosystems, digital publishing, copyright, and workforce transformation. As a prominent voice in the international publishing community, he has worked that spans policy advocacy, knowledge accessibility, future skills, and the modernisation of education and content ecosystems, influencing institutions, industry bodies, and learning organisations across global markets.

The formation of the Global Advisory Board marks a major strategic milestone for KITABOO as the company accelerates its mission to help publishers, educators, and enterprises navigate the rapidly evolving future of learning.

At a time when artificial intelligence, immersive technologies, accessibility, and personalized learning are fundamentally reshaping how knowledge is created and consumed, KITABOO is bringing together some of the most experienced minds in the industry to help define what comes next.

“The future of learning will belong to organizations that can successfully combine technology, pedagogy, accessibility, and scalable content innovation,” said the leadership team at KITABOO. “This board represents decades of global experience across exactly those domains. Their insights and strategic guidance will be instrumental in shaping the next phase of KITABOO’s growth and impact.”

The advisory board will help guide KITABOO’s strategic direction across:

  • AI-powered learning experiences
  • Digital publishing transformation
  • Global content accessibility
  • Interactive and immersive learning
  • Enterprise learning ecosystems
  • K12 and higher education innovation
  • Scalable content distribution infrastructure

Over the years, KITABOO has emerged as a trusted digital publishing and learning platform serving publishers, educational institutions, and enterprises worldwide. The company’s solutions power interactive content experiences across K12, higher education, professional publishing, and corporate learning ecosystems.

With the launch of this Global Advisory Board, KITABOO is reinforcing its long-term vision to become one of the defining global platforms powering the future of digital learning and knowledge delivery.

About KITABOO

KITABOO is a leading cloud-based digital publishing and learning platform that enables publishers, educational institutions, and enterprises to create, distribute, secure, and analyze interactive digital content experiences at scale. Through AI-driven capabilities, accessibility-first design, analytics, and immersive learning technologies, KITABOO powers next-generation learning experiences for organizations across the globe.

About KITABOO ONE

KITABOO ONE is a digital content distribution and access platform developed by BookIT Digital Technologies Pvt. Ltd., designed to help publishers distribute, license, and monetize eBooks and digital learning content across retail, institutional, and global partner ecosystems. Built on the KITABOO digital reading infrastructure, the platform supports secure content delivery, multi-device access, flexible licensing models, branded publisher storefronts, and institutional digital library solutions for universities, libraries, corporations, and government organizations.

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GIGABYTE Opens COMPUTEX 2026 with ENTER INFINITY, Where AI, Gaming, and PC Innovation Unite

TAIPEI, June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GIGABYTE, the world’s leading computer brand, today officially opened COMPUTEX 2026 under the theme “ENTER INFINITY,” drawing strong visitor engagement across next-generation PC innovation, gaming, and intelligent computing showcases. Marking its 40th anniversary, GIGABYTE presents ENTER INFINITY not simply as a celebration of its history, but as a continuation of four decades of engineering innovation that shaped the evolution of performance computing.

GIGABYTE Opens COMPUTEX 2026 with ENTER INFINITY, Where AI, Gaming, and PC Innovation Unite

GIGABYTE’s premium gaming brand, AORUS, takes center stage with the INFINITY Series, a comprehensive lineup of motherboards, graphics cards, peripherals, and chassis. The lineup is led by the flagship X870E AORUS INFINITY NEXT, pushing limits further with aerospace-inspired engineering, featuring an industry-first 3D metal-printed cooling component and space-grade Quad OptiMOS power architecture built for next-generation AI and high-performance computing.

Together with AORUS GeForce RTX™ 50 Series INFINITY graphics cards, the AORUS C510 GLASS INFINITY chassis, and matching peripherals such as the AORUS K10 INFINITY gaming keyboard and AORUS M10 INFINITY gaming mouse, the series reflects GIGABYTE’s continued focus on merging engineering performance with elevated PC craftsmanship.

Beyond gaming hardware, GIGABYTE is also showcasing how AI is increasingly becoming part of everyday computing workflows through its expanding AI ecosystem. Across AI TOP, AI BOX, and exclusive AI Agent, GiMATE, on AI gaming laptops, visitors can experience how hardware and software are being optimized together to simplify local AI development, which highlights GIGABYTE’s broader vision of making AI more accessible across gaming, creation, and productivity scenarios.

The showcase further highlights how aesthetics is becoming an increasingly important part of PC builds, featuring STEALTH cableless design and the expanded AERO WOOD that brings cleaner builds and more lifestyle-oriented craftsmanship to high-performance PCs. Alongside these designs, a broader lineup of high-performance motherboards, graphics cards, and AORUS ELITE Series gaming monitors, delivering more immersive gaming and visual experiences across the show floor. Please visit ENTER INFINITY at the GIGABYTE Consumer Booth (4F, Booth No. M0520) and Enterprise Booth (1F, Booth No. K0802) during COMPUTEX 2026, and explore more at: COMPUTEX 2026: GIGABYTE & AORUS Press Kit.

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Nationwide Celebrations mark Ruskin Bond’s 92nd Birthday

GURUGRAM, India, June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On May 19, 2026, 92 bookstores across India came together to celebrate the 92nd birthday of beloved author Ruskin Bond, marking a nationwide tribute to one of India’s most cherished literary voices. The celebrations were facilitated by HarperCollins India, enabling readers across the country to participate in honouring the legendary writer and his enduring legacy. Coinciding with the celebrations was the release of How to Laugh, Ruskin Bond’s latest book published by HarperCollins India, which encourages readers of all ages to embrace humour and learn to laugh at life’s everyday moments.

Talking about the occasion Ruskin Bond said, “With every passing year, publishers don’t just release new books around my birthday but also seem to come up with new and creative ways to celebrate the occasion. This year to mark my 92nd birthday, HarperCollins organized a cake-cutting at 92 bookstores across India. That was quite a remarkable feat!”

Zuber Baig of Midland Book Shop, Hauz Khas, says, “Ruskin Bond’s stories have inspired generations of readers, and we have proudly housed his books on our shelves since 1978. It was a privilege to be among the 92 bookstores across India celebrating such a beloved literary icon. We look forward to many more books from him that will continue to delight readers for generations to come.”

Natasha Mehta, Senior Marketing Head, Sapna Book House, says, “For nearly 60 years, Sapna has watched generations grow up with Ruskin Bond in their hands and hearts. Celebrating his 92nd birthday has been deeply emotional for us – because some writers don’t just write stories, they become a part of our legacy, our childhood, and our lives forever!”

Tina Narang, Executive Publisher – HarperCollins, adds, “It has been a privilege and an honour to publish our favourite Ruskin Bond at HarperCollins and to celebrate the launch of a new book around his birthday every year. We are delighted to have marked his 92nd birthday with celebrations across 92 bookstores. We look forward to many more wonderful books and celebrations!”

Nisha Singh, General Manager – Marketing, HarperCollins, adds, “For over six decades, Ruskin Bond has remained one of India’s most beloved children’s authors, cherished across generations for his timeless storytelling. Promoting his books has always been a joy, and even as children’s publishing continues to grow rapidly, Ruskin Bond remains a name readers of all ages instantly recognise and treasure.”

About HarperCollins Publishers India

At HarperCollins Publishers India, we believe in telling the best stories and ensuring they reach the widest readership. We publish around 250 new books every year across 10 imprints, adding to a diverse catalogue of more than 3,000 titles in print and digital formats, with an array of genres and voices that ensure there is a book for every reader. Our authors have won some of the most prestigious literary awards, and we are proud to publish many acclaimed writers, alongside new and emerging voices shaping contemporary literature. We are also the publishers of The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga, winner of the Booker Prize 2008, and Girl in White Cotton by Avni Doshi, shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 2020, and HarperCollins India itself has been awarded “Publisher of the Year” several times. In addition, we represent some of the finest global publishers such as Harvard University Press, Lonely Planet, Oneworld, Nosy Crow, Usborne, and National Geographic Children, bringing Indian readers access to world-class books and ideas. We are also proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work for two consecutive years, a recognition of our culture, people, and values that make HarperCollins India a truly inspiring workplace.

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