IT-ITeS continued to be the demand driver for Office space in Chennai. It was followed by telecom and BFSI (banking and financial services industry) sectors. Approximately 10 million sq ft supply entered the market in 2007. About 75 per cent of this supply came from IT Parks and 21 per cent from IT SEZs. The highest influx of approximately 9 million sq ft came from suburban and peripheral regions such as Guindy, Manapakkam and Sholinganllur.
The largest absorption of approximately 4 million sq ft took place in the suburban regions due to better infrastructure compared to peripheral regions. STPI units witnessed higher vacancy rates due to the uncertainty regarding the extension of tax benefits.
The total absorption for Chennai was estimated at 6.5 million sq ft. Demand for Grade-A space was recorded at approximately 8.7 million sq ft. Of this pre-lease commitments were about 2.3 million sq ft.
Peripheral Commercial developments on the Grand Southern Trunk (GST) Road are likely to command a higher rental rate in the short to medium term over peripheral regions like Rajiv Gandhi Salai (OMR) due to better connectivity by road and rail, proximity to airport, better infrastructure, and proximity to residential pockets.
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