Future-Ready Workspaces: How Simpliwork Is Shaping The Next Era Of Work In India

The modern workplace is being rewritten in real time. Across the Asia-Pacific region - now home to more than one-third of the world’s flexible workspace stock - enterprises are moving away from rigid, long-term commitments toward models that offer speed, flexibility, and strategic control. India has been at the centre of this shift, with its flexible office footprint expanding nearly 400 percent between 2018 and 2023 to about 53 million square feet, a trajectory expected to continue over the next few years (Source: Colliers India, CBRE Research).

It was in this moment of quiet yet decisive change that, in 2018, Kunal Walia saw an opportunity to reimagine how enterprises engage with office space. He sensed a deeper shift underway, one in which the workplace was no longer a static address but a strategic platform for growth. As long-term leases, rigid formats and capital-heavy investments began to feel increasingly misaligned with the way businesses wanted to scale, Simpliwork took shape - not simply as a flexible workspace provider, but as a thoughtfully designed platform enabling enterprises to grow with confidence, adaptability, and purpose.

What began as a thoughtful response to evolving workplace demands has, in just seven years, grown into one of India’s largest outsourced office providers. Today, Simpliwork is helping enterprises navigate the new normal of work while quietly reshaping India’s commercial real estate landscape. Its journey reflects a rare combination of vision, operational discipline, and a deep understanding of enterprise needs - qualities that have enabled it to deliver spaces where businesses can grow, innovate, and adapt without being constrained by rigidity or long-term uncertainty.

Understanding Enterprises, Designing for Scale

From the outset, Simpliwork was built with a single guiding principle: offices should empower businesses, not hinder them. Rather than providing generic coworking spaces, the company focused on premium, enterprise-grade environments, tailored to the operational needs, culture, and brand identity of its clients. Each workspace was designed as a bespoke ecosystem, capable of evolving alongside the organization it served.

The early clarity of purpose allowed Simpliwork to respond to the rising demand for agility in corporate real estate. Enterprises were seeking flexible solutions that would let them scale efficiently, reduce risk, and remain competitive - without the burden of capital-intensive, long-term commitments. Simpliwork recognized this shift early, positioning itself not just as a provider of space but as a strategic partner in enterprise growth.

Building Scale, Thoughtfully

Strategic partnerships, meticulous planning, and a client-first approach helped Simpliwork expand steadily across India’s key business hubs. Today, the company has delivered over 6 million square feet of flexible workspace across Grade A locations in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Gurgaon, Noida, Pune, Chennai, and Kolkata. With more than 85 operational centres, its footprint is strongest in the NCR region, but the company’s influence extends across all major commercial corridors.

This growth was not accidental. Partnered with the Sattva Group, Simpliwork established itself as a trusted ally to leading developers nationwide, embedding its operations into the very fabric of India’s commercial real estate ecosystem. Its client base reads like a roll call of global enterprise, including marquee Fortune 100 companies, mid-to-large corporates, and Global Capability Centres (GCCs).

The company’s approach to leasing reflects a deep understanding of modern workplace trends. Nearly 80 percent of Simpliwork’s portfolio follows a per-desk model, while the remainder operates on a per-square-foot basis. This flexibility aligns with office de-densification trends, hybrid work strategies, and enterprise-led “Core + Flex” models that are now shaping the future of work across India.

Credibility Backed by Discipline

Scale, however, is only one dimension of the story. Equally important is credibility, and here Simpliwork has built a strong foundation. Its A (Stable) rating from ICRA underscores financial discipline, operational rigor, and resilience - a vital assurance in a sector defined by rapid change. This stability has allowed the company to take on ambitious projects without compromising on quality or timelines.

In 2020, Simpliwork delivered two of India’s largest flex workspaces: a 600,000 sq. ft. facility in Hyderabad and a 450,000 sq. ft. development in Gurgaon, both for the world’s largest internet company. These landmark projects were not just exercises in scale -they redefined what enterprise flexibility could look like, proving that rapid deployment, complex design, and high operational standards could coexist at massive scale.

The company’s ability to marry large-format delivery with meticulous execution has become a defining strength, particularly for clients that value speed, precision, and enterprise-grade reliability.

Sustainability and Human-Centric Design

As its footprint grew, Simpliwork embraced a philosophy that extended beyond physical space. Sustainability, wellness, and inclusivity became central to its mission. The company aims to create fully carbon-neutral offices, designed to serve both current employees and future generations. From energy-efficient infrastructure to wellness-driven design, Simpliwork embeds ESG principles at every stage of development.

This human-centric approach also extends to operational philosophy. Offices are designed not just for functionality but for confidence, productivity, and well-being, reflecting the understanding that a workspace is only valuable if it empowers the people who inhabit it.

Recognition and Industry Leadership

Over the years, Simpliwork has earned recognition for its innovation, design, and operational excellence, receiving accolades that affirm its status as a market leader and a trusted partner for enterprise clients. These awards reflect the company’s ability to consistently deliver quality, creativity, and future-ready solutions.

A Market in Transformation

The Indian workspace market itself is undergoing historic change. In the first half of 2025, office leasing climbed to 48.9 million sq. ft., the highest ever recorded for a half-year, signalling renewed confidence across corporate India. At the same time, flexible workspace operators reached a new milestone in 2024, clocking 12.4 million sq. ft. of gross leasing, a 57.5 percent year-on-year jump as enterprises leaned into hybrid and “Core + Flex” strategies (Source: Colliers India, CBRE Research). Flexible offices now account for 14–20 percent of total office demand, reflecting how decisively workplace priorities have shifted. Industry estimates suggest this momentum will carry forward, with India’s flexible workspace market projected to reach around 126 million sq. ft. by 2027–28, valued at $9 billion and growing at a 15 percent CAGR (Source: Colliers India). Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Pune, and Hyderabad are leading the charge, with Bengaluru alone hosting over 15.5 million sq. ft. of flex space. Within this dynamic landscape, Simpliwork has emerged as an early pioneer, guiding enterprises and GCCs scale with confidence, quality, and speed.

The Next Chapter: Ready-to-Move-In Offices

Looking ahead, Simpliwork is evolving its offerings to meet the shifting demands of modern enterprises. In FY 2025–26, it introduced ready-to-move-in office spaces, designed for speed, scalability, and immediate productivity. Many new GCCs and enterprise entrants now prefer quick incubation models - starting with 50–75 seats and scaling to 500–1,000 seats within 12 to 24 months. The ready-to-move-in format reduces setup timelines dramatically, from 90–120 days to just one or two weeks, allowing teams to begin work immediately while enjoying a full enterprise-grade experience.

Beyond speed and efficiency, these spaces are crafted to nurture both people and productivity. Extensive biophilic zones bring natural calm into the workplace, supporting mental wellness and focus, while world-class, fully equipped common areas provide opportunities for social interaction, collaboration, and recreation. The result is a workplace that is not only operationally agile but also dynamic, balanced, and engaging - where enterprise growth and human experience go hand in hand.

This approach also enables Simpliwork to monetize inventory more efficiently, optimize yield per seat, and engage clients early - positioning itself to grow alongside them as requirements evolve. By catering to smaller clients and new entrants while maintaining enterprise-grade standards, Simpliwork bridges the gap between traditional coworking solutions and fully managed office environments, supporting satellite offices, hybrid teams, and distributed operations, all within spaces designed to inspire, connect, and energize.

A Vision for Growth, Human at Its Core

At its essence, Simpliwork is about more than square footage. It’s about unlocking confidence for enterprises, reducing uncertainty, and providing a platform where businesses can scale without compromise. Whether enabling hybrid work, satellite offices, or rapid GCC expansion, the company’s vision remains deeply human: to design spaces that empower people, inspire innovation, and respond to the pace of modern business.

As India approaches 125 million square feet of managed office stock, with flexible offices making up 20% of total inventory, Simpliwork continues to lead not just in scale, but in sophistication. Technology, ESG, sustainability, and wellness are no longer differentiators - they are baseline expectations. And in meeting them today, Simpliwork ensures it can evolve with enterprises tomorrow.

Seven years after its inception, Simpliwork is not simply riding the wave of India’s flex workspace boom - it is defining its rhythm, building future-ready offices, and helping enterprises grow with confidence, agility, and purpose.