Pune/Wakad

Wakad

Hinjewadi's residential twin, and its fastest-growing commercial extension.

Wakad is the emerging western commercial corridor directly east of Hinjewadi, serving as both the primary residential catchment for the RGIP workforce and a growing commercial address in its own right. Well-connected to both the Mumbai-Pune Expressway (~3 km) and Hinjewadi RGIP (~3 km), Wakad's commercial development is driven by the overflow of demand from Hinjewadi, mid-sized IT firms, startups, BPO operations, and regional offices seeking Hinjewadi-proximate space at more accessible pricing. The Puneri Metro Line 3 includes a **Wakad Chowk Station**, further cementing its future connectivi

Grade A / B+ Commercial BuildingsManaged OfficesCo-working Spaces
Key BuildingsWakad Business Bay, Nexus Business Hub, various strata office buildings
Highway AccessMumbai-Pune Expressway via Wakad entry (~3 km)
PMPML / BRTSMultiple PMPML routes; BRT (Janaseva) routes serving Wakad-Hinjewadi corridor
Hinjewadi Distance~3 km from RGIP Phase I
Flex/Co-working OperatorsAwfis, CoWrks, WeWork, IndiQube, Regus, and boutique operators
Key BuildingsWakad Business Bay, Nexus Business Hub, various strata office buildings
Highway AccessMumbai-Pune Expressway via Wakad entry (~3 km)
PMPML / BRTSMultiple PMPML routes; BRT (Janaseva) routes serving Wakad-Hinjewadi corridor
Hinjewadi Distance~3 km from RGIP Phase I
Flex/Co-working OperatorsAwfis, CoWrks, WeWork, IndiQube, Regus, and boutique operators

Key Employers

insurance companies

Space Types Available

Grade A

Grade A / B+ Commercial Buildings

Managed Office

Managed Offices

Co-working

Co-working Spaces

Commute & Connectivity

MetroRail / SuburbanAirportRoad
ConnectionDetailsDistance
Upcoming Metro (Line 3)Puneri Metro, Wakad Chowk Station (May 2026)Within Wakad
Nearest Current MetroAqua Line (Line 2), Vanaz station (westernmost)~7 km
Nearest Railway StationPune Junction~16 km
AirportPune International Airport~20 km
Major HighwayMumbai-Pune Expressway, Wakad entry~3 km
Key Feeder RoadsWakad Main Road; Aundh–Wakad Road; Hinjewadi RoadInternal
Nearest Mall / Amenity HubXion Mall, Wakad~1 km
PMPML / BRT BusPMPML routes and Janaseva BRT routes serving Hinjewadi-Wakad corridorOn routes
Hinjewadi Phase IRGIP Phase I~3 km
City CentreShivajinagar~17 km

IT Parks & Campuses

  • Wakad Business Bay
  • Various Aundh-Wakad Road Strata Buildings
  • CoWrks

Managed Office Operators

SmartworksIndiQube

Co-working Operators

AwfisWeWorkRegus / IWGCoWrks

Companies in this Market

BFSI & Fintech

insurance companies

Sectors with Significant Presence

IT Services & ITES

Overflow demand from Hinjewadi; mid-sized IT services companies choosing cost-efficient Wakad

Startup & Emerging Tech

Dense co-working ecosystem supports early-stage and Series A companies

BFSI Regional Offices

Banks, NBFCs, and insurance companies serving the western Pune residential market

Retail & Services

Xion Mall and Wakad's growing F&B and retail strip support professional lifestyle

Infrastructure & Business Environment

Expressway Access

Wakad's direct Mumbai-Pune Expressway entry at ~3 km is a major advantage for businesses requiring Pune-Mumbai road commute or intercity freight logistics. This is the fastest Pune-to-Mumbai road route.

Talent Pipeline

Wakad's massive residential density, built specifically around the RGIP workforce, gives commercial occupiers access to the largest pre-trained IT talent pool outside the park itself. Over 200,000 RGIP workers live within a 5 km radius of Wakad.

Power & Connectivity

PCMC (Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation) jurisdiction ensures modern utility infrastructure. High-speed fibre from Jio, Airtel, and ACT is widely available. Commercial buildings typically include diesel generator backup.