The Kolkata office market remained subdued in 2014 with total absorption of around 1.66 million square feet, similar to 2013 levels. Demand was led by the BFSI, IT/ITES, and construction sectors. Limited supply addition of 1.14 million square feet and below-average absorption kept vacancy levels stable. Grade A office rents declined 7% year-over-year across micromarkets except one. Capital values decreased 16% year-over-year in peripheral locations but increased 3% in the CBD due to domestic investor demand. The market is expected to remain stagnant in 2015 until policy level issues are addressed.