Archive · 13 Sep 2025
Indian Logistics Sector Sees Double-Digit Leasing Growth
The Indian logistics industry is booming!
In the first half of 2025, companies leased a lot more space for warehouses and factories, a big jump from last year.
Warehouses are the most popular, followed by industrial spaces.
The engineering and manufacturing sector is leading the way, and e-commerce is growing incredibly fast.
This growth is fueled by more manufacturing, better roads and railways, and companies wanting to deliver goods faster.
Experts predict this trend will continue with more warehouse space coming soon.
Gross logistics and industrial leasing expected to exceed 60 million square feet by year-end.
Total leasing in the first half of 2025 increased by 21.6% year-on-year.
Warehousing accounted for 71.3% of total leasing.
Engineering and manufacturing sector led overall leasing with 37% YoY growth.
E-commerce sector experienced a 158% YoY surge in leasing.
- Who
- Indian Logistics and Industrial sector
- What
- Experiencing significant growth in leasing activity
- When
- H1 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- Due to strong demand, infrastructure upgrades, and supportive policies
Market Trends
Industry Growth
Leasing Demand
Market Trends
Occupiers are seeking efficient locations.
Industry Growth
Strong demand drives growth.
- H1 2025 Leasing Growth
- 21.6% YoY
- Total Leasing in H1 2025
- 30.7 MSF
- Warehousing Leasing (H1 2025)
- 21.9 MSF
- Industrial Space Leasing (H1 2025)
- 8.8 MSF
- Engineering & Manufacturing Leasing (H1 2025)
- 9.7 MSF
- E-commerce Sector Growth (YoY)
- 158%
- Grade-A Warehousing Supply (Next 2-3 Years)
- 25 MSF