Warehousing
Record Leasing Pushes India’s Warehousing Demand.
India’s warehousing industry is on a historic growth trajectory. The latest data reveals that the warehousing market witnessed a 42% year-on-year growth in leasing activity during the first half of 2025. This surge highlights not just the rising demand for storage and logistics solutions but also the transformation of India into a global logistics hub.
This sharp rise in demand was led by the manufacturing sector, which saw a 71 percent YoY growth in space uptake, accounting for 45 per cent of the total transactions, Knight and Frank, a global property consultant, said in its latest report. The manufacturing sector emerged as the leading occupier during H1 2025, accounting for 45 per cent of all transactions, a significant leap from prior periods.
Why Warehousing is Growing at Record Pace ?
A striking trend in 2025 is the shift from traditional godowns to modern Grade-A warehouses. Businesses are no longer satisfied with small, fragmented spaces. The demand boom is the result of multiple growth drivers:
Manufacturing Expansion: With the government’s Make in India push and rising global interest in India as a manufacturing alternative to China, industries are securing larger warehouses for raw material storage and finished goods distribution.
E-Commerce Revolution: Online retail is fueling rapid last-mile delivery requirements. From metro cities to tier-2 and tier-3 towns, e-commerce companies are taking up Grade-A warehouse spaces to cater to rising consumer demand.
3PL & Logistics Players: Third-party logistics providers are consolidating their operations into larger facilities, enabling faster distribution and reducing costs.
Retail & FMCG Growth: Retailers and FMCG brands are strengthening supply chains by leasing strategically located warehouses near consumption hubs.
Key Markets Driving Growth & Investments & Policy Support -
Some of India’s major warehousing clusters have recorded unprecedented leasing activity in 2025:
Bhiwandi (Maharashtra): Remains the country’s warehousing capital with excellent connectivity to Mumbai, Pune, and JNPT port.
Delhi-NCR: A hub for retail, FMCG, and 3PL operators catering to North India.
Bengaluru & Chennai: Technology-driven warehouses are booming to serve e-commerce and manufacturing.
Kolkata: Emerging as an important eastern gateway, with companies like Amazon leasing massive facilities.
Global investors, developers, and private equity funds are actively investing in India’s warehousing and logistics real estate. At the same time, the National Logistics Policy and the Gati Shakti Master Plan are giving a further boost by streamlining approvals, improving infrastructure, and reducing overall logistics costs.
These policy initiatives are expected to strengthen supply chain efficiency, making India’s warehousing industry more attractive for multinational companies.
Future Outlook of India’s Warehousing Market -
Experts predict that the warehousing sector will continue to grow at double-digit rates in the coming years. By 2026, leasing volumes could exceed 70–75 million sq. ft. annually, supported by strong demand from manufacturing, exports, cold chain logistics, and e-commerce.
With sustainability becoming a key priority, green warehouses featuring solar panels, rainwater harvesting, and energy-efficient designs are also expected to become mainstream.
Robin Enterprises – Supporting India’s Logistics Vision
As India’s warehousing sector continues to expand, businesses need trusted partners who can provide modern, scalable, and cost-effective logistics solutions.
👉 At Robin Enterprises Warehouse and Logistics, we align with this vision by offering:
Strategically located warehouses across major logistics hubs – Bhiwandi.
Grade-A compliant infrastructure with modern facilities
Flexible storage options for SMEs, enterprises, and e-commerce players
Reliable workforce and operational support for seamless logistics
Whether you are an e-commerce brand, a manufacturing company, or a 3PL operator, Robin Enterprises provide warehousing in Bhiwandi to help your business grow with India’s booming logistics market.
