By Shravan Gupta.
India’s real estate sector is undergoing a powerful transformation in 2025, driven by the rise of remote and hybrid work cultures. What began as a temporary shift has evolved into a long-term
lifestyle—reshaping housing demand, workplace design, and urban migration patterns.
Tier 2 & 3 Cities: The New Growth Engines.
The potential of Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities has been unlocked by remote work, transforming sleepy towns into vibrant centres of professional activity. With operational costs up to 70% lower than in major metros, smaller cities have become magnets for startups, SMEs, and even large enterprises seeking cost-effective expansion. The coworking hubs and managed offices have enabled scalable infrastructure, allowing companies to decentralise their operations while tapping into rich local talent pools. Shravan Gupta, MGF Group, notes, “Remote culture has completely transformed Indian real estate—it’s not the end, but the beginning of a hybrid-driven era.”
Why Builders Should Invest in This Shift.
The decentralised living is clear and more dominant now than ever. Investors prefer the option of shorter commutes to work and walk-to-work lifestyles. It offers advantages like reduced traffic and pollution that boost health and promote sustainable urban growth in tier 2 and 3 cities. Shorter commutes and walk-to-work lifestyles. Shravan Gupta, MGF Group, believes this will change the concept of building.
The Road Ahead.
India is fast emerging as a global hub for flexible living and working. For entrepreneurs and investors, this isn’t just a trend—it’s a strategic imperative. The work’s future is no longer confined to glass towers in financial districts. In fact, hubs, like digitally enabled neighbourhoods, where innovation meets community and where the cost of doing business aligns with the value of living well.
