FMCG drives Kolkata warehousing growth in first half of 2026

Kolkata is a big city in India where many goods are bought, sold, and delivered.

Companies that make everyday products like food and drinks need warehouses, which are big buildings where items wait before going to shops.

In the first half of 2026, companies rented much more warehouse space in and around Kolkata.

A property company called CBRE reported that the space taken up grew by 69 percent compared with the same time last year.

Makers of food and drinks rented four times more space than before.

Most of the warehouses are built along two highways near the towns of Dankuni and Hooghly.

Online shopping companies also want more space so they can deliver products quickly.

The state government, led by the newly elected BJP, has promised to fix land problems so bigger warehouses can be built.

Experts think lots of new warehouse space will be ready by 2027, which could help shops get their products faster.