Bengaluru has been ranked the world’s fastest-growing major city through 2035, according to the latest report by global real estate advisory firm Savills, underscoring India’s rising prominence as a hub
for economic expansion and real estate investment.
The report, part of Savills’ Growth Hubs Index under its broader Resilient Cities research programme, evaluated 245 cities globally to identify those expected to drive the next decade of urban and economic growth. The ranking considered key indicators such as projected GDP growth to 2035, personal wealth expansion, demographic trends, inward migration, and the number of high-income households.
Bengaluru’s top position is attributed to its strong talent pool and its growing appeal as a destination for Global Capability Centres (GCCs), making it a preferred base for multinational corporations seeking skilled workforce ecosystems.
India emerged as a standout performer in the index, with multiple cities featuring in the top 20, reflecting broad-based urban growth momentum across the country.
“Bengaluru’s ranking as the world’s fastest growing city is a reflection of India’s structural strengths — a young, skilled workforce, a maturing technology ecosystem, and accelerating demand from global corporations establishing capability centres here,” said Arvind Nandan, managing director (research & consulting) of Savills India.
He added that India’s strong representation in the top 20 signals that the country’s urban growth engine is not concentrated in a single city but spread across multiple high-potential centres, positioning its real estate markets for sustained expansion over the next decade.
The report highlighted that cities in the Asia-Pacific region dominate the rankings, accounting for around three-quarters of the top 50 and 85% of the top 20 fastest-growing cities globally. Alongside India, countries such as Vietnam and China also feature prominently, while cities like Manila and Kuala Lumpur have secured positions in the top 20.
Savills noted that these high-growth urban centres are likely to witness rapid evolution in their real estate markets, driven by increasing demand across residential, commercial, and infrastructure segments, creating significant opportunities for investors and developers.
