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Industrial warehousing leasing hits record 59.1 mn sq ft

2026-10-10 · 1 source · Economic Times Markets

In short

India’s industrial and warehousing leasing hit a record 59.1 million square feet from January to September across the top 24 cities. Tier-I cities made up 47.2 million square feet, and fresh supply rose to 68.9 million square feet.

Demand came from light manufacturing, e-commerce and third-party logistics. The report does not say which cities were strongest or how long the boom may last.

What the reporting says

Industrial and warehousing space leasing hit a record 59.1 million sq ft in the top 24 cities in India from January to September, according to Savills’ market summary. Tier-I cities accounted for 47.2 million sq ft, and fresh supply rose to 68.9 million sq ft. Demand was driven by light manufacturing, e-commerce and third-party logistics, but the reporting does not specify which cities led or whether the pace can continue.

Why it matters

Savills’ market summary says industrial and warehousing leasing reached a record 59.1 million sq ft in the top 24 Indian cities from January to September. Tier-I cities contributed 47.2 million sq ft, while fresh supply climbed to 68.9 million sq ft. The demand drivers named were light manufacturing, e-commerce and third-party logistics, suggesting a strong logistics cycle, but city-level winners are not stated.

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