In a boost to India’s ambition of becoming a manufacturing giant, a new report unveils 30 cities as high-potential hotspots for industrial and warehousing sectors. These locations, identified Thursday, promise accelerated growth through superior infrastructure, rising production, and government backing.
Eight cities qualify as established markets, with Colliers identifying 22 additional emerging and greenfield opportunities. Drawing from official industrial designations and an in-depth five-parameter framework plus infra initiatives, the list captures tomorrow’s winners.
Critical enablers encompass freight corridor connectivity, smart industrial cities, MMLPs, sea-air expansions, and textile mega-hubs—blueprints for transformative progress.
Manufacturing’s 17% GDP share is set to climb to 25% by 2035, igniting fervor in warehousing. Modern warehouses are in hot demand, with investors flocking to capitalize on the boom.
Colliers India’s Industrial and Logistics MD Vijay Ganesh predicts the sector’s surge will stem from corridor extensions, logistics parks, smart cities, and aviation/port enhancements. Echoing the budget’s focus on homegrown manufacturing and regional balance, targeted funding—Rs 5,000 crore per CER sector—targets high-growth areas like semiconductors, electronics, life sciences, chemicals, rare earths, and textiles.
This fosters enduring warehousing expansion in veterans while sparking fresh investments elsewhere. Balanced across India’s geography, the hotspots ensure inclusive advancement.
Prime hubs, already demand powerhouses, eye 50+ million sq ft absorption by 2030. Emerging hubs accelerate with dedicated infra, and nascent ones gear up steadily via policy and readiness. The report charts a dynamic path for India’s industrial future.