Warehousing & Commercial Real Estate: India's New Growth Powerhouses in 2025
India's real estate landscape is evolving rapidly, with warehousing and commercial real estate emerging as the hottest sectors in 2025. Driven by dynamic shifts in consumer behavior, e-commerce growth, and an influx of private equity investments, these segments are reshaping the future of asset leasing and investment in major Indian cities. The warehousing sector in India is thriving, propelled by robust demand from manufacturing, e-commerce, and third-party logistics (3PL) players. Leasing volumes surged, with Q1 2025 witnessing a 50% year-on-year growth in warehousing space transactions, predominantly in premium Grade A facilities. The manufacturing sector alone accounted for nearly half of the leasing activity, supported by government initiatives like Make in India and Production Linked Incentive schemes, which are attracting global manufacturers to expand operations in India. Cities like Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi-NCR are key hotspots where warehousing space demand continues ...