ENA Global 2025-07-09 16:49:07 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Jul 9 (KNN)</strong> Indias warehousing sector is witnessing a significant surge in demand, driven by the expansion of Asia-Pacific (APAC) occupiers, according to real estate consultancy CBRE.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The companys latest report, Asia Pacific Industrial and Logistics Occupier Survey 2024, highlights India as a key destination for companies aiming to strengthen their logistics footprint in the region.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Among the top APAC markets, India saw a 13 per cent year-on-year rise in leasing activity in the first half of 2024, with the third-highest leasing share after Australia and China.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The demand is being primarily fuelled by companies looking to diversify supply chains and ensure operational resilience post-pandemic.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The report finds that over 80 per cent of respondents are either looking to expand their logistics footprint or maintain current space over the next three years.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Of these, 43 per cent plan to increase their warehousing space by more than 10 per cent, indicating strong confidence in regional growth.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Indias warehousing sector continues to attract significant interest from sectors such as third-party logistics (3PL), engineering and manufacturing, and retail.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">According to CBRE, cities like Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Chennai are emerging as major hubs due to their infrastructure, connectivity, and proximity to consumption centers, reported Business Standard.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Automation and technology integration are also becoming key trends, with a growing number of occupiers investing in smart warehouses and inventory management systems to improve efficiency and reduce costs.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">CBRE Indias Chairman and CEO Anshuman Magazine stated that Indias strategic location, growing domestic consumption, and improving infrastructure make it a highly attractive market for global logistics and warehousing players.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">As multinational and regional companies continue to scale their operations in India, the warehousing industry is poised to remain on a strong growth trajectory in the coming years.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 42749 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/global/warehousing-demand-in-india-grows-as-asia-pacific-firms-expand-presence-cbre 2025-07-09 16:49:07 knnindia.co.in