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Industries

Logistics & Industrial

Resilient strategies, global scale, smarter operations
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Driving logistics forward, whatever the challenge


As supply chains evolve, real estate decisions within this booming sector become more critical than ever. We guide clients through the full spectrum of logistics and industrial property, from site feasibility to long-term investment strategy.

Whether you are an occupier optimising distribution or an investor targeting prime assets, our approach blends deep market knowledge with operational insight to meet your goals. Our team helps you navigate complex regulations and rapidly expanding infrastructure corridors.

We do not just find space; we unlock strategic advantage, strengthening your supply chain and driving long-term value across India.

Delivering Results

103
No. of transactions
8.36
mn sft Lease transactions
129.5
Land transacted
65
Team strength
*2025 data

What Sets Us Apart

Supply Chain-Integrated Solutions

Location decisions in India demand careful analysis. We build real estate strategies that consider transport corridors, labour, warehousing costs, and logistics network efficiency. By understanding your supply chain, we identify sites that accelerate distribution and reduce operational friction.

Global Platform, Local Intelligence

Our advisors offer deep expertise across India's logistics corridors. This local presence, combined with our global network, enables us to deliver critical market intelligence on emerging micro-markets, infrastructure developments, and regulatory shifts to inform your strategy.

Invested in Performance

We have proven experience across the full industrial landscape, including manufacturing, FMCG, cold chain, and e-commerce. Our sector specialisation ensures we deliver solutions, from temperature-controlled facilities to high-bay warehouses, aligned with your commercial priorities.

Proactive Problem Solving

India's logistics sector is dynamic. We use data analytics and real-time market intelligence to help clients anticipate change and mitigate risk. From labour assessments to site selection modelling, we identify opportunities and navigate challenges before they impact your operations.

End-to-End Services

We offer integrated solutions across the real estate lifecycle, including leasing, project development, valuation, and supply chain consulting. This single-source approach ensures consistency and efficiency, whether negotiating a built-to-suit facility or conducting portfolio due diligence.

Partnership for Growth

We align real estate strategy with your commercial ambition to unlock competitive advantage. By optimising network design, reducing occupancy costs, or identifying investment opportunities, we act as long-term advisors invested in your success, not just the transaction.

Investors

Investor Services



Capital Markets


We connect investors to active capital sources across India's logistics and industrial markets. Our advisors structure creative capital solutions, from sale-leasebacks to joint ventures, aligned with your investment objectives to drive superior returns.

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Agency Leasing


Our leasing professionals maximise rental returns and tenant retention through strategic marketing, tenant mix optimisation, and lease structuring. We accelerate absorption and enhance rental profiles, combining market intelligence with creative tenant engagement to deliver measurable performance improvements.

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Asset Services


We enhance operational performance and value creation for asset owners. Our teams provide strategic oversight across lease administration, tenant relations, and capital planning. By combining local expertise with data-driven insights, we optimise occupancy, reduce costs, and position assets for long-term growth. 

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Valuation & Advisory


Our valuation professionals deliver independent, accurate assessments for logistics and industrial portfolios. We provide statutory valuations, investment appraisals, and portfolio reviews to support financing, acquisition, and strategic decision-making that reflects local market dynamics.

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Project & Development Services


We manage complex development projects from site acquisition to facility handover. Our teams coordinate design, procurement, and construction to ensure delivery on time and within budget. We provide end-to-end oversight and risk management for built-to-suit warehouses and industrial parks.

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Sustainability Services


We help clients integrate sustainability into their real estate strategies, from green building certifications to ESG compliance. Our advisors guide clients on energy-efficient design, renewable energy, and sustainable operations that enhance asset value while meeting regulatory expectations


Occupier Services



Tenant Representation


We provide strategic site selection, lease negotiation, and portfolio optimisation. Our teams secure favourable terms and align real estate decisions with your operational requirements and supply chain strategy, identifying key cost-saving opportunities. 

Learn more about Tenant Representation


Supply Chain & Logistics Advisory


Our advisors offer strategic consulting that aligns real estate decisions with supply chain performance. We conduct network modelling and location strategy assessments to optimise inventory flow, reduce transportation costs, and enhance service levels. 

Learn more about Supply Chain & Logistics Advisory


Labour Analytics & Location Strategy


We deliver detailed labour market analytics to inform location decisions. Our data-driven approach assesses workforce availability, wage trends, and skill levels to help clients identify optimal sites that balance labour access with operational efficiency. 


Project Development Services


We offer end-to-end project management for occupiers, ensuring new industrial facilities are delivered on time and within budget. Our services span from initial design and pre-construction planning to construction oversight and final delivery.

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Facilities Management


Our IFM teams provide comprehensive services to enhance operational efficiency and reduce total occupancy costs. We manage maintenance, security, and utilities, allowing clients to focus on their core business operations while ensuring facilities run at peak performance.

Learn more about Facility Services


Sustainability Services


We integrate sustainability into your real estate strategy, from green building certifications to ESG reporting. Our advisors offer solutions for energy efficiency and renewable energy adoption, helping to reduce costs and achieve corporate sustainability goals. 

Team

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Abhishek Bhutani

Managing Director - Logistics & Industrials and Ahmedabad
Gurgaon, India


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Research

India Investment MarketBeat Q1 2022
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India Capital MarketBeat

Institutional real estate investments stood at USD 1.6 Bn, marking the strongest Q1 since 2021.
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Wealth in Motion

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Union Budget 2026-2027

India’s Union Budget 2026–27 arrives at a moment of global economic uncertainty, yet it positions the country on a trajectory of resilience and long term structural transformation.
01/02/2026
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Research • Investment / Capital Markets

India Outlook 2026

As we step into 2026, the Indian real estate market stands at the cusp of transformative growth, driven by resilience, innovation, and opportunity.
09/01/2026
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From Square Footage To Smart Footage

India’s commercial real estate sector is at a pivotal moment of digital transformation. 
15/12/2025
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Noida: The Runway for Growth

Supriya Chatterjee • 24/11/2025
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Indian Real Estate 2030: Technology, Sustainability, & Growth

India’s real estate sector is poised for remarkable growth, driven by urbanization, government initiatives, and technological advancements.
07/03/2025
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Mumbai’s Office-SEZs get a new lease of life as leasing volume surge

Mumbai witnessed an unprecedented rise in leasing done in SEZ-designated (Special Economic Zone) buildings with 1.50 MSF of lease transactions recorded in these buildings in 2024.
06/02/2025
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Karnataka’s GCC Policy – Innovation bags Incentives

Karnataka made waves in the Indian economic landscape by launching a groundbreaking GCC policy. This initiative is a first-of-its-kind in the country, setting a benchmark for other states to follow while tailoring GCC strategies to fit the state’s ecosystem.
25/10/2024
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Insights • Investment / Capital Markets

Is India Building Enough to Power Its Digital Transformation?

It is estimated that India will be adding 464 MW of new Colo capacity each year until 2028. Despite this, India still needs to catch up with other comparable nations. We believe that accelerating this pace could unlock significant opportunities for India’s data centre and technology sectors.
27/06/2024
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Insights • Investment / Capital Markets

Premier office buildings in BKC filling-up fast. What should occupiers look for as an alternative?

BKC not only hosts leading banking institutions such as ICICI Bank, Bank of America, Citibank, and Kotak, but also top-tier occupiers in the consulting, real estate, private equity, and technology sectors namely McKinsey, GIC and Meta to name a few. 
11/07/2022
India Office MarketBeat: Gross Leasing in Q1 2020
Insights • Investment / Capital Markets

India Office Market Report Q1 2020

In this report we analyse the Q1 2020 Indian office markets performance which has created headwinds because of the sudden COVID-19 outbreak.
27/04/2020

Frequently Asked Questions

We provide end-to-end support for occupiers and investors across the logistics and industrial markets. For occupiers, our tenant representation services include strategic site selection, lease negotiation, and portfolio optimisation. 

We assess location criteria such as transport connectivity, labour availability, and regulatory compliance to identify sites that align with your operational requirements. For investors, we deliver acquisition advisory, due diligence, and transaction structuring across warehousing, manufacturing, and cold chain assets. Our integrated approach combines market intelligence with operational insight to ensure every decision strengthens your competitive position in the Indian market.

Securing the right warehouse lease requires understanding both current operational needs and future growth trajectories. We help occupiers evaluate location strategy, including proximity to consumption centres, access to major highways, and last-mile delivery efficiency. 

Our advisors negotiate lease terms that provide flexibility for expansion, favourable exit clauses, and cost structures aligned with your business model. We also assess facility specifications like clear height, loading docks, and power capacity to ensure the space supports throughput requirements. By integrating supply chain planning with real estate strategy, we help clients secure leases that enhance distribution performance and support scalable growth.

Successful industrial investment requires careful evaluation of location fundamentals, occupier demand, and regulatory dynamics. We assess micro-market performance, including vacancy rates, rental growth, and supply pipelines, to identify high-performing corridors. 

Infrastructure developments, such as the dedicated freight corridors and upcoming multimodal logistics parks, create value appreciation opportunities. We also evaluate tenant quality, lease structures, and asset specifications to ensure sustainable income streams. Our advisors provide comprehensive due diligence, market positioning strategies, and asset management oversight to maximise returns and mitigate risk across your portfolio in India. 

Expansion decisions in India's logistics sector require granular market intelligence and forward-looking analysis. We track supply-demand dynamics, rental trends, and occupier activity across major corridors like Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Pune, Ahmedabad, and emerging secondary markets. Our research teams monitor infrastructure investments, regulatory changes, and sector-specific demand drivers, for example e-commerce growth, manufacturing expansion, and cold chain development, to identify emerging opportunities. By combining data analytics with on-the-ground market expertise, we help clients anticipate change, enter new geographies with confidence, and time expansion decisions for optimal outcomes.

Industrial real estate strategy is a critical enabler of operational performance and competitive advantage. We help clients align facility location, design, and lease structures with supply chain objectives, reducing transportation costs, improving inventory turnover, and enhancing service levels. Strategic network design, incorporating hub-and-spoke models or multi-node distribution, optimises reach and efficiency. We also assess labour market dynamics, sustainability requirements, and technology integration to future-proof facilities. By treating real estate as a strategic asset rather than a cost centre, we help clients unlock operational efficiencies, support business growth, and strengthen market position. 

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