Bengaluru continues to strengthen its position as a major global capability centre (GCC) destination, with global companies expanding across key office corridors in 2026. Companies are creating more space for offices from Google at Whitefield to Infineon at Whitefield, Disney at Bellandur to Accenture at Bellandur and even Target from Nagawara. For these hubs, the growth may lead to increased interest from its employees or prospective homebuyers for areas with improved workplace accessibility.
Key Bengaluru GCC Hubs and Companies in 2026
1. Whitefield
Google, Infineon Technologies and DHR Holdings are among the companies expanding their GCC presence in Whitefield in 2026. Google acquired approximately 2.6 million sq ft in Alembic City and Infineon Technologies leased 6.32 lakh sq ft in Bagmane Solarium City where the lease is due to commence from December 2026. DHR Holdings was also taking a lease of approximately 1.8 lakh sq ft in Whitefield and Sirva opened its expanded GCC (Prestige Shantiniketan) with over 250 seats. Aon further leased close to almost 1.99 lakh sq ft at Vista Earth Centre, Whitefield in 2026.
Nearby residential areas and property prices: Homebuyers looking near the Whitefield GCC corridor could consider Brookefield, Hoodi, Varthur and Kadugodi. In 2026, average apartment prices are around ₹11,134 per sq ft in Brookefield and ₹10,081 per sq ft in Hoodi, while Kadugodi apartments average around ₹10,218 per sq ft; Varthur is around ₹13,165 per sq ft based on current locality-level market data.
2. Bellandur
Disney India, Booking.com and Accenture are among the companies expanding their GCC presence in the Bellandur–ORR corridor in 2026. Around 1.75 lakh sq ft was leased by Disney India and 1.11 lakh sq ft was leased by Booking.com at the RMZ Ecoworld. Accenture has signed a lease for 5.67 lakh sq ft at Pritech Park SEZ, which includes a renewal of 4.41 lakh sq ft, and a new 1.26 lakh sq ft. This five-year lease commitment will see the total rental payments at Accenture's office on the corridor amount to around ₹269 crore, further adding to the office demand along the corridor.
Nearby residential areas and property prices: Homebuyers looking near the Bellandur GCC corridor could consider Panathur, Kadubeesanahalli, Devarabeesanahalli and Marathahalli. In 2026, average apartment prices are around ₹14,596 per sq ft in Panathur and ₹11,282 per sq ft in Kadubeesanahalli, while Devarabeesanahalli apartments average around ₹16,463 per sq ft; Marathahalli is around ₹9,172 per sq ft in these nearby residential areas.
3. Nagawara
Target is expanding its GCC presence in the Nagawara–Manyata corridor in 2026. The company has leased 8.31 lakh sq ft at Embassy Manyata Business Park for its India GCC under a 10-year lease worth around ₹1,250 crore. The newly leased space spans the ground floor and 10 upper floors of a newly developed commercial building, while Target already had around 6 lakh sq ft in the business park. The expansion is expected to support the company’s technology, AI, engineering and other business functions in India.
Nearby residential areas and property prices: Homebuyers looking near the Nagawara Manyata GCC corridor could consider Thanisandra, Hebbal, Jakkur and HBR Layout. In 2026, average apartment prices are around ₹11,832 per sq ft in Thanisandra and ₹16,398 per sq ft in Hebbal, while Jakkur apartments average around ₹10,943 per sq ft; HBR Layout is around ₹8,156 per sq ft in these nearby residential areas.
4. Electronic City
Merck and Emerson are among the companies strengthening their GCC presence in Electronic City in 2026. Merck inaugurated its Merck Global Capability Centre (MGCC) in Electronic City, bringing its India technology and services operations under a 17,000 sq. m integrated campus that will house around 3,300 professionals across AI, data, digital, process and enterprise technology functions. Emerson also expanded its Bengaluru Test & Measurement R&D hub by 50%, enhancing capabilities in AI-driven engineering, test software and validation technologies through its NI Software Center of Excellence.
Nearby residential areas and property prices: Homebuyers looking near the Electronic City GCC corridor could consider Bommasandra, Neotown, Hosa Road and Begur Road. In 2026, average apartment prices are around ₹7,781 per sq ft in Bommasandra and ₹7,597 per sq ft in Neotown, while Hosa Road apartments average around ₹10,212 per sq ft;Begur Road is around ₹9,729 per sq ft in these nearby residential areas.
Conclusion
The growing presence of GCC in Bengaluru should be expected to influence the demand for office and residential facilities in the key employment corridors of the city. The rapid growth of companies may result in the development of more houses and infrastructure in nearby localities in the coming years.
