Max Estates Shares Office Leasing Checklist for GCCs in Noida
A five-point checklist covers what Global Capability Centres test before leasing on the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway, from floor plates and air quality to green ratings and metro links.
Max Estates Limited (BSE/NSE: MAXESTATES), the real estate arm of Max Group, has published a five-point checklist for Global Capability Centres (GCCs) leasing office space in Noida.
GCCs lease differently from local firms. They must justify a location to a head office abroad, plan for five to ten years of headcount growth and meet group ESG targets. The checklist sets out the five tests that answer those needs:
- Leasable scale: whether the building can absorb growth without a move
- Floor plate and layout: whether one team can sit on one floor
- Green certification: whether the rating is final or pre-certified
- Daily-use amenities: food, events and childcare inside the campus
- Commute reach: drive and metro times from where staff live
Worked example: Max Square, Sector 129
The checklist uses Max Square, the developer's office campus in Sector 129 on the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway, as a worked example. As per the developer's brochure:
- Scale: about 7,00,000 sq ft of leasable area
- Design: a C-shaped block with towers rising 50 m around a 10,690 sq ft open-to-sky central forest courtyard
- Green rating: IGBC Platinum pre-certified, with a design target of an Energy Performance Index of 87 kWh per sq m per year
- Air quality: MERV 13 equivalent filters, UV treatment in air handling units, higher fresh-air intake, and an on-site monitor that displays PM1.0, PM2.5, PM10, CO2, TVOC and AQI
- Arrival: a separate pedestrian path from the arrival plaza to a double-height lobby, an elevated drop-off and two basement parking levels
- Amenities: open retail, multi-use event spaces, a food court, a cafe, an early learning centre and managed office suites
- Community: a year-round events calendar run by Pulse, the developer's in-house programming team
Adobe has leased about 1.58 lakh sq ft at Max Square. For other global firms, that is a signal that a large tenant has already completed its own due diligence.
Connectivity and last-mile access
The campus connects to the DND Flyway, the Noida Link Road, the Yamuna Expressway and the FNG Corridor through the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway. Botanical Garden metro station is about 15 minutes away. The checklist flags last-mile metro access as a common gap for expressway sites; Max Square plans a shuttle service from the nearest metro station.
Three points GCCs often miss
- Confirm whether a green rating is final or still a pre-certification, since head office auditors will ask.
- Secure expansion rights on adjacent floors early in the lease.
- Budget for last-mile transport if the site is not next to a metro station.
"GCCs plan for five to ten years of growth. Head offices ask about ESG reporting before they ask about rent, so a building has to answer both," said a Max Estates spokesperson.
About Max Estates
Max Estates is one of the top real estate companies and best builders in Delhi NCR, which has IGBC and LEED-certified spaces focused on well-being and sustainability. The developer's premium portfolio includes commercial properties in Delhi NCR, including Max House in Okhla, and top-tier developments like ultra-luxury residences in Noida (Estate 128) and new residential projects on Dwarka Expressway.
More on Max Square: https://maxestates.in/commercial-projects/noida/max-square
GCCs lease differently from local firms. They must justify a location to a head office abroad, plan for five to ten years of headcount growth and meet group ESG targets. The checklist sets out the five tests that answer those needs:
- Leasable scale: whether the building can absorb growth without a move
- Floor plate and layout: whether one team can sit on one floor
- Green certification: whether the rating is final or pre-certified
- Daily-use amenities: food, events and childcare inside the campus
- Commute reach: drive and metro times from where staff live
Worked example: Max Square, Sector 129
The checklist uses Max Square, the developer's office campus in Sector 129 on the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway, as a worked example. As per the developer's brochure:
- Scale: about 7,00,000 sq ft of leasable area
- Design: a C-shaped block with towers rising 50 m around a 10,690 sq ft open-to-sky central forest courtyard
- Green rating: IGBC Platinum pre-certified, with a design target of an Energy Performance Index of 87 kWh per sq m per year
- Air quality: MERV 13 equivalent filters, UV treatment in air handling units, higher fresh-air intake, and an on-site monitor that displays PM1.0, PM2.5, PM10, CO2, TVOC and AQI
- Arrival: a separate pedestrian path from the arrival plaza to a double-height lobby, an elevated drop-off and two basement parking levels
- Amenities: open retail, multi-use event spaces, a food court, a cafe, an early learning centre and managed office suites
- Community: a year-round events calendar run by Pulse, the developer's in-house programming team
Adobe has leased about 1.58 lakh sq ft at Max Square. For other global firms, that is a signal that a large tenant has already completed its own due diligence.
Connectivity and last-mile access
The campus connects to the DND Flyway, the Noida Link Road, the Yamuna Expressway and the FNG Corridor through the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway. Botanical Garden metro station is about 15 minutes away. The checklist flags last-mile metro access as a common gap for expressway sites; Max Square plans a shuttle service from the nearest metro station.
Three points GCCs often miss
- Confirm whether a green rating is final or still a pre-certification, since head office auditors will ask.
- Secure expansion rights on adjacent floors early in the lease.
- Budget for last-mile transport if the site is not next to a metro station.
"GCCs plan for five to ten years of growth. Head offices ask about ESG reporting before they ask about rent, so a building has to answer both," said a Max Estates spokesperson.
About Max Estates
Max Estates is one of the top real estate companies and best builders in Delhi NCR, which has IGBC and LEED-certified spaces focused on well-being and sustainability. The developer's premium portfolio includes commercial properties in Delhi NCR, including Max House in Okhla, and top-tier developments like ultra-luxury residences in Noida (Estate 128) and new residential projects on Dwarka Expressway.
More on Max Square: https://maxestates.in/commercial-projects/noida/max-square
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- Last Updated
- November 12, 2026