13 logistics clusters led by Bhiwandi to drive 70-80% of India's Grade A warehousing growth

Colliers projects high-activity clusters including Bhiwandi, Farukh Nagar and Chennai will dominate India's 299.2 mn sq ft Grade A warehousing stock by Q1 2026, with 214.7 mn sq ft concentrated in 13 hubs. 3PL operators lead leasing at 60.4 mn sq ft as rentals climb 5-10% annually, pressuring e-commerce and retail occupiers.

— FiledThu, 14 May, 2026, 12:47 IST·First seen Thu, 14 May, 2026, 22:46 IST·Source ET Small Business

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Colliers India · Colliers says 13 logistics clusters led by Bhiwandi, Farukh Nagar and Chennai will drive 70-80% of India's Grade A warehousing, critical for

Key facts

  • 13 clusters account for 70-80% of Grade A activity
  • 299.2 mn sq ft Grade A stock Q1 2026
  • 214.7 mn sq ft (72%) in high-activity clusters
  • 128.0 mn sq ft cumulative demand 2021-Q1 2026
  • Bhiwandi 42.1 mn sq ft
  • 3PL leasing 60.4 mn sq ft
  • Rentals up 15-35% over 5 yrs
  • 5-10% annual rental growth ahead

Why this matters

With 3PLs commanding 60.4 mn sq ft of leasing, evaluate M&A or JV entry into Bhiwandi-anchored 3PL operators to secure cluster-level scale before rental economics squeeze smaller logistics players out.