India Industrial & Logistics Market Snapshot H1 2026

India’s industrial and logistics sector (I&L) recorded healthy leasing activity in January-June (H1) 2026, with demand led by third-party logistics (3PL), engineering & manufacturing (E&M), and e-commerce occupiers. Activity remained concentrated across key markets, while institutional participation continued across new warehousing supply.

Key market trends observed during H1 2026 include:

• Delhi-NCR, Chennai, and Bengaluru accounted for ~60% of total leasing, reaffirming their status as leading I&L centres.
• 3PL and E&M players remained the leading demand drivers, accounting for 31% and 26% of absorption in H1 2026, respectively.
• 33% of new warehousing supply was institutionally backed, reflecting continued investor interest in high-quality logistics assets. 

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