SBI Bets Big On Airoli To Expand GCC Operations

06 Mar 2026 CW Team

State Bank of India has taken a lease for 0.135 mn square feet at Airoli to expand its global capability centre (GCC) operations. The space will be used to scale back?office services and technology functions that support the bank's domestic and international business lines. The move follows broader corporate trends of consolidating technology and shared services into regional hubs.

Located in the Navi Mumbai node, Airoli notably offers direct road and rail links into the Mumbai metropolitan region and access to a large pool of technology professionals. The lease represents a measured investment in mid?market office stock as firms balance hybrid working models with the need for collaborative facilities. It is expected to enable phased migration of operations and to provide capacity for near term staff growth.

The bank's decision to expand its GCC is consistent with recent activity by financial services companies seeking additional capacity outside central business districts. Organisers of corporate real estate note that locations such as Airoli are increasingly attractive for their relative affordability and development pipeline. The leased area of 0.135 mn square feet positions the bank to house several hundred roles across technology, operations and support functions subject to internal staffing plans. This approach allows incremental occupancy and operational continuity during transition.

Market observers view the transaction as a sign of continued demand for office space that supports digital transformation in the banking sector. The expansion is likely to sustain ancillary economic activity in the local economy through services and supply chains tied to office operations. The bank will proceed with fit?outs and a phased move in keeping with its operational requirements and timelines.

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