Awfis further strengthens its foothold in Chennai

10 June 2022

Awfis further strengthens its foothold in Chennai

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Awfis has announced the launch of its 7th centre in Chennai as part of its rapid pan-India expansion. This is fuelled by the rising demand for collaborative and just-in time workspaces, in line with a rapidly evolving ecosystem. This state-of-the-art centre is spread across 45,000 sq. ft. with 650+ seats and is located at Prestige Metropolitan, Mount Road. The central location and futuristic planning of the new centre allows it to have cutting-edge infrastructure, modern day facilities and design which is in line with Awfis’ design philosophy of creating a space that is elegant, minimalistic and reflects the Indian culture.

Awfis’ newly launched centre at Prestige Metropolitan is part of Awfis’ premium workspace offering, Awfis Gold which aims to deliver an unparalleled workplace experience to the company’s clientele by tapping into the premium segment. The first Awfis Gold center was inaugurated at Prestige Cosmopolitan in line with Awfis’ commitment to deliver premium quality spaces with enhanced focus on service excellence and superior infrastructure for their discerning customers with a key focus on large-scale enterprises.

Awfis opened its first centre in Chennai in September 2020 with 1000+ seats and currently has 6,000+ seats which is a testament to Awfis’ success in the Chennai market. The live centres in Chennai in prevalent micromarkets of Nungambakkam, T. Nagar, Chetpet, Guindy and OMR are currently operating at over 90% occupancy. Awfis’ clientele in Chennai boasts of a mix of fast paced start-ups, SMEs and MNCs. Some of the prominent brands that have taken up space with Awfis in Chennai include Sony Pictures, Suzuki, Lenovo, Practo, WayCool, NTT and Safari etc.

Speaking on Awfis’ success in Chennai, Amit Ramani, Founder & CEO, Awfis, said “Over time, we have realigned our offerings to meet the requirements of the workforce in line with the new reality. Our continuous expansion in Chennai is a testament to the ever-increasing demand for shared workspaces across clients in the startups, SMEs, and enterprise segment. We will continue to provide world-class amenities, Grade A infrastructure and build relationships with our valuable stakeholders. “

Currently Awfis has 7 coworking centres in the Chennai and the company plans to open 4 more centers in the market the by end of 2022. At the back of strong demand for flex workspaces, Awfis has now built the largest coworking network in the country with 131 centres and 75,500 seats across 14 cities and will continue to strengthen its foothold across India to establish a network of 200 centres by end of 2022.

This story appeared in the 10 June, 2022 issue of Business News This Week and was originally published  at: Awfis further strengthens its foothold in Chennai

Awfis Expands Presence in East with 13th Centre in Kolkata

03 April 2023

Awfis Expands Presence in East with 13th Centre in Kolkata

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Awfis, India’s largest network of flex workspaces announced the addition of its 13th centre to its overall Kolkata portfolio. Awfis is the market leader for flex workspaces in Kolkata, and has now launched a new centre in Acropolis which spans across 13,000 sq. ft.

The centre in Acropolis is strategically located at Rashbehari Connector close to E.M. Bypass and will include a variety of lifestyle-driven, state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure to provide our members with a tailored and seamless workplace experience, in line with the rise in demand for hybrid workspaces.

The centre was launched by prominent dignitaries such as Angshuman Bhattacharya, Founder, SIBIA Analytics and Consulting Services,Naman Shah, Founder & CEO, NowPurchase, Hari Balasubramanian, Angel Investor, Ex TiE President, Amit Ramani, Founder and CEO, Awfis and Sumit Lakhani, Deputy CEO, Awfis. They conducted an interesting panel discussion on the impact of an evolving work ecosystem in Kolkata.

Speaking on the launch, Amit Ramani, Founder & CEO, Awfis, said, “We are thrilled to expand our presence in the east with our Acropolis centre launch given the incredibly high demand for flex spaces in a city which is emerging as the next destination for global firms. Awfis hopes to be recognised as one of the market’s pioneers and sees a tremendous opportunity to grow and establish its presence in the city of Kolkata.”

The Awfis environment provides a unique amalgamation of different workstyles while providing the company’s employees with amenities and benefits such as meeting rooms, a well-designed collaboration area, a multi-cuisine restaurant, concierge service along with full hygiene and safety measures.

“Awfis’ expansion in Kolkata is a testament to the growing demand for flex workspaces in metropolitan cities as Indian Corporates and MNCs are increasingly opting for hybrid working and work near home models for their employees. Thus, we are optimistic that the centre will continue to receive great response from the city and enterprises.”, said Sumit Lakhani, Deputy CEO, Awfis.

Awfis’ clientele for the new centre includes brands such as DNV, Dentsu, Roar Media, etc to name a few. Some of our major clients across other centres include Samsung, GT, Teleperformance, Honeywell etc. At the back of strong demand for flex workspaces, Awfis has now built the largest coworking network in the country with 150 centres and 88,000 seats across 17 cities and will continue to strengthen its foothold across India to establish a network of 200 centres by mid 2023.

This story appeared in the 20 January, 2023 issue of Realty Plus and was originally published at: AWFIS EXPANDS PRESENCE IN EAST WITH 13TH CENTRE IN KOLKATA

Awfis, Enters Kochi, Launches First Centre at Mezhukkattil Matrix

29 March 2023

Awfis, Enters Kochi, Launches First Centre at Mezhukkattil Matrix

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Awfis has strengthened its roots in Tier II cities by expanding its operations in Kochi. Awfis’ marquee centre in Kochi is spread across 38,000 sq. ft. and is located in Mezhukkattil Matrix, Chittoor Road.

In line with the company’s aim to meet the burgeoning demand for workspaces in Tier II markets across the nation, the centre in Kochi comprises 650+ seats and boasts of contemporary, cutting-edge interiors with a balance of warmth and minimalism and modern amenities.

Speaking on the launch, Amit Ramani, Founder & CEO, Awfis, said, “We are excited to strengthen our foothold in the South market with Kochi as the city is still at the onset of welcoming branded coworking players. Being one of the earliest entrants in the market, Awfis is hopeful to have an initial stake in the claim and sees an immense opportunity to expand and cement its foothold in the city.”

The Awfis environment provides a unique amalgamation of different workstyles while providing the company’s employees with amenities and benefits such as meeting rooms, a well-designed collaboration area, a multi-cuisine restaurant, concierge service along with full hygiene and safety measures.

“Awfis’ foray in Kochi is a testament to the growing demand for flex workspaces in Tier II markets as Indian Corporates, and MNCs facilitate hybrid working and work near home for employees. Thus, we are optimistic to offer corporate and startups the right infrastructure to leverage the available talent pool in these emerging cities”, said Sumit Lakhani, Deputy CEO, Awfis.

In line with its expansion plans in emerging metros, Awfis intends to establish a strong network in Tier II cities in the coming months. At the back of strong demand for flex workspaces, Awfis has now built the largest coworking network in the country with 150 centres and 88,000 seats across 17 cities and will continue to strengthen its foothold across India to establish a network of 200 centres by end of 2022.

This story appeared in the 10 November, 2022 issue of  Realty Plus and was originally published at: Awfis, Enters Kochi, Launches First Centre at Mezhukkattil Matrix

Awfis Indore centres double capacity within 3 months

27 September 2022

Awfis Indore centres double capacity within 3 months

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Awfis, India’s flex workspaces have leased a 75,000 sq. ft. area in Indore in line with the company’s aim to meet the burgeoning demand for workspaces in tier 2 markets across the nation.

Situated in the commercial business district of Indore, the two centres are located at Winway World Offices and Brilliant Sapphire in Vijay Nagar. Awfis doubled the Vijay Nagar centre capacity to meet the demand of 600+ seats spread across 59,000 sq. ft. for leading IT and consulting firm, owing to its rapid expansion in the city.

Awfis centres in Indore are a testament to the growing demand for flex workspaces in Tier 2 markets as Indian Corporates and MNCs facilitate hybrid working and work near home for employees, hence, moving closer to their workforce and available talent pool in these emerging metros. The first centre in Indore went live in June 2022.

Commenting on this launch, Amit Ramani, Founder & CEO, of Awfis said, “With tier 2 city’s current growth trajectory only moving upwards, it makes for an exciting time for Awfis to support the evolving economy and the budding workforce in these markets. It gives us immense pleasure to announce our new centres in Indore driven by the adoption of the hub-and-spoke model by large organizations and reverse migration of employees to their hometowns.”

“We are witnessing a robust demand for coworking spaces in Tier 2 cities amongst large scale enterprises in the IT/ITeS, telecom, and consulting industries and this trend is going to continue in the foreseeable future as well” he added.

The centre located at Winway provides a focused workspace with adequate privacy and security especially to the mid-sized cohorts from MNCs, SMEs, and mid corporates. In line with its expansion plans in emerging metros, Awfis intends to open 3-4 new centres over the next 12 months in Indore.

At the back of strong demand for flex workspaces, Awfis has now built the largest coworking network in the country with 131 centres and 77,500+ seats across 14 cities and will continue to strengthen its foothold across India to establish a network of 200 centres by end of 2022.

This story appeared in the 27 September, 2022 issue of Realty+ and was originally published at: Awfis Indore centres double capacity within 3 months