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India’s sustainable warehousing landscape - A greenprint

Our latest research reveals an unprecedented growth trajectory for India's green warehousing sector, with certified sustainable warehouse space projected to quadruple from 65 mn sq ft in 2024 to approximately 270 mn sq ft by 2030.

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Key highlights from the report:

  • Explosive Growth: Grade A warehousing stock has grown 2.5 times since 2019, reaching 238 mn sq ft in 2024

  • Institutional Investment: Institutional-grade warehousing space has tripled to 90 mn sq ft, with 72% green certified or in certification

  • Sustainability Leadership: 72% of current institutional portfolio is certified/under various stages of certification under LEED, GRIHA, IGBC or similar standards

  • Future Outlook: Total India warehousing stock (Grade A+B) projected to reach 885 mn sq ft by 2030

Why this matters:

"India's green warehousing transformation is driven by not only Institutional investor backed developers but also by corporate occupiers or tenants. Net Zero Goals of most corporates are leading them to choose warehouses that are Green Certified. JLL analysis shows that occupiers are focusing on 30% - 40% savings in energy consumption (over a project lifecycle) and water savings apart from recycling of waste, green materials etc.”- Yogesh Shevade, Head – Industrial & Logistics, India, JLL

What you will discover:

  • How post-COVID institutional investment has doubled in warehousing space
  • Why corporate occupiers are focusing on 30%-40% energy consumption savings
  • The growing importance of adopting sustainable techniques
  • Opportunities in retrofitting existing non-green compliant Grade A stock


Get detailed insights into the transformative growth of India's green warehousing sector and discover how this shift is creating future-proofed assets with improved operational efficiency, reduced energy costs, and enhanced marketability.

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