Mumbai Ranks 77 On Global Work From Anywhere Index

Mumbai has made its debut on the global 2026 Work From Anywhere Index with a total score of 77. The city is the only Indian city featured in the latest ranking of destinations suited to professionals combining work and travel.

The ranking, released by IWG, evaluates cities on factors such as climate, broadband connectivity, accommodation, transport, culture, food, and availability of flexible workspaces. Mumbai performed well on transport costs, flexible workplace availability, climate, and accommodation. However, the city scored comparatively lower on broadband speed and quality, availability of local events, and the happiness index.

The inclusion of Mumbai in the index comes amid a growing shift towards work-from-anywhere arrangements, with hybrid working allowing employees to combine holidays with remote work without taking extended leave. Mumbai's presence on the index also reflects the city's expanding flexible office infrastructure. According to Cushman & Wakefield's Global Trends in Flexible Office 2025 report, India recorded the highest score of 100 on its flexible workspace maturity index.

India was also identified as the largest flexible office market in the Asia-Pacific region, with 79.7 million sq ft of flexible workspace stock across the top eight cities as of Q2 2025. The figure is expected to cross 100 million sq ft in 2026. Mumbai is among the country's major flexible workspace markets, alongside Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, Pune, and Hyderabad.

The availability of such workspaces is increasingly relevant for professionals who want to extend business or leisure trips while continuing to work. Bangkok topped the 2026 ranking with a score of 106.5, followed by Tokyo at 96.5 and Barcelona at 95.5. Porto and Vancouver completed the top five, while Budapest, Naples, Medellin, Lisbon, and Seoul also featured in the top 10.

The ranking suggests that successful workcation destinations need to offer more than tourism appeal. Reliable connectivity, transport, accommodation, and flexible workspaces are increasingly being combined with lifestyle factors such as food, culture, and local experiences. The IWG index comes alongside new research commissioned by the company among 2,000 hybrid office workers in the UK and US.

The survey found that 51% of workers said their employers already offer a work-from-anywhere policy. The impact of such arrangements was largely positive, with 90% saying work-from-anywhere had improved their work-life balance and 80% reporting an improvement in productivity. The flexibility is also influencing employment decisions, with about 80% saying a work-from-anywhere policy would make a new job more attractive.

In conclusion, Mumbai's debut on the global Work From Anywhere Index is a significant milestone, reflecting the city's growing importance as a hub for remote work and flexible office infrastructure. As the city continues to expand its flexible workspace market, it is likely to become an increasingly attractive destination for professionals looking to combine work and travel.