Amazon leases 4.17 lakh sq ft Grade A warehouse in Bhiwandi to expand Mumbai fulfilment
Amazon Seller Services signed a nine-year lease for over 417,000 sq ft of Grade A warehousing in Bhiwandi near Mumbai, at Rs 1.27 crore monthly rent (Rs 15.2 crore annually, Rs 170 crore cumulative). The lease commences June 2026, deepening Amazon's India fulfilment network.
What happened
Amazon India · Amazon Seller Services leased over 4.17 lakh sq ft of Grade A warehousing in Bhiwandi near Mumbai on a nine-year lease, extending its India
Key facts
- 417,000 sq ft
- 9-year lease
- Rs 1.27 crore monthly rent
- Rs 15.2 crore annually
- Rs 170 crore cumulative
- Rs 3.8 crore security deposit
- CAM Rs 2/sq ft/month
Why this matters
The Bhiwandi expansion reinforces Amazon's western India logistics moat, raising the last-mile bar for rivals and warehousing partners competing for Mumbai-region delivery speed.
What to watch
- Bhiwandi Grade A vacancy and rent trend over next 2-3 quarters
- Competitor warehouse lease announcements in MMR
- Amazon India delivery-speed SLA changes for Mumbai pincodes
- June 2026 commencement confirmation vs slippage
- Whether older Amazon leases in the region lapse (consolidation signal)
- Amazon fit-out and automation/robotics procurement contracts through H1 2026
- Seasonal hiring drive for the Bhiwandi FC ahead of festive season
- Rate renegotiation with 3PL and last-mile partners serving MMR
- Possible additional leases in Panvel/Taloja to complete the ring around Mumbai