Bengaluru, May 04: Bengaluru has been ranked the world’s fastest growing major city by 2035, according to a new report by Savills. The ranking is part of Savills’ Growth Hubs Index, which evaluates the economic and real estate potential of 245 cities worldwide to identify the most dynamic investment destinations of the next decade.
Bengaluru’s top position is attributed to its highly educated workforce and its rising prominence as a preferred hub for Global Capability Centres (GCCs). The city’s strong technology ecosystem and increasing demand from multinational corporations seeking skilled talent have further reinforced its global standing.
India emerged as a standout performer in the index, with multiple cities featuring in the top 20, highlighting the country’s broad-based urban growth momentum and expanding real estate opportunities.
Commenting on the findings, Arvind Nandan, Managing Director, Research & Consulting at Savills India, said, “Bengaluru’s ranking reflects India’s structural strengths, including a young, skilled workforce, a maturing technology ecosystem, and strong demand from global corporations. The presence of multiple Indian cities in the top 20 underscores the country’s robust and diversified urban growth story.”
The Growth Hubs Index forms part of Savills’ broader Resilient Cities research programme. Cities were assessed based on key economic indicators such as projected GDP growth through 2035, personal wealth growth, population trends, inward migration, and the number of high-income households.
The findings also highlight the dominance of Asia Pacific cities, which account for the majority of the fastest-growing urban centers globally. In addition to India, countries like Vietnam and China have multiple cities in the top rankings, alongside others such as Manila and Kuala Lumpur.
Savills noted that these high-growth cities are expected to witness rapid evolution in their real estate markets, creating significant opportunities for investors and developers across sectors including commercial, residential, logistics, and data centers.
