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Work from Anywhere Index 2026 released by IWG
Mumbai emerges as the only Indian city featured in the 4th annual Work from Anywhere (WFA) Index 2026 released by the International Workplace Group (IWG). The index ranks global cities for remote work suitability, and Mumbai records a total score of 77.0, outranking London and Miami.
WFA Index 2026:
| Dimension | Key Details |
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| Published by | The Work from Anywhere (WFA) Index is published by the International Workplace Group (IWG), a global provider of hybrid and flexible workspace solutions. |
| Evaluation parameters | The index evaluates cities using indicators: climate and environmental comfort; broadband speed and internet reliability; accommodation cost and availability; transport infrastructure and affordability; food, dining, and lifestyle options; cultural appeal and local events availability; availability of flexible workspaces and co-working hubs; happiness index and overall quality of life. |
| Mumbai strengths | Mumbai scores strongly on transportation costs, availability of co-working and flexible workspaces, climate, and accommodation. |
| Mumbai lower-scoring areas | Mumbai receives lower comparative scores for broadband speed and quality, availability of local events, and the happiness index. |
| Top rankings | The index ranks Bangkok (Thailand) 1st with 106.5; Tokyo (Japan) 2nd with 96.5; Barcelona (Spain) 3rd with 95.5. |
| Top 5 cities | The top 5 includes Porto and Vancouver. |
| Flexible workspace maturity index (India score) | India scores 100 on the global flexible workspace maturity index, as per Cushman and Wakefield data cited in the report. |
| Flexible workspace maturity index (country comparison) | India’s score of 100 outperforms the UK (98), France (97), and the US (81). |
| India flexible office market status | India is the largest flexible office market in the Asia-Pacific region, with total stock across top cities projected to cross 100 million square feet. |
| Remote work policy prevalence | 51% of surveyed professionals report that their employers offer a formal “Work from Anywhere” policy. |
| Reported impact on work-life balance | 90% of surveyed professionals state that WFA improves their work-life balance. |
| Reported impact on productivity | 80% of surveyed professionals report enhanced productivity due to WFA. |