Kolkata’s Warehousing Sector Records 7% YoY Growth, Emerges as Eastern India’s Key Logistics Hub: Report

Kolkata, August 11, 2025: Kolkata’s warehousing sector is witnessing robust expansion with a seven per cent YoY price growth in both the outright and leasing markets, according to the latest Kolkata Warehouse Market Report FY24-25 by NK Realtors. 

The report attributes this growth to surging demand from sectors, like e-commerce, 3PL, engineering, manufacturing and FMCG, supported by the city’s strategic location and infrastructure upgrades.

Key warehousing clusters such as Taratala, Maheshtala, BT Road, NH6 and Old Delhi Road have seen significant absorption levels with Maheshtala leading in outright absorption and NH6 dominating the leasing market. The report highlights a total outright absorption of 1.03 mn sq ft (MSF) and leasing absorption of 17.2 MSF, marking strong investor and occupier confidence in the region.

Pawan Agarwal, MD, NK Realtors, said, “Kolkata is no longer just an eastern outpost—it’s fast becoming a logistics nerve centre for the entire region. With multimodal connectivity, proximity to ports (Haldia and Kolkata) and access to neighbouring international markets like Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal, the city offers unparalleled strategic advantage. We foresee continued growth driven by automation, 3PL expansion and sustainable warehousing solutions.”

Maheshtala showed the highest price growth in outright transactions at 19 per cent while Hyde Road, NH2, and NH6 recorded 7 per cent leasing price growth, indicating rising demand and increasing value across diverse micro-markets.

The report also underscores the increasing role of modern technologies such as warehouse management systems, IoT, and GPS tracking in transforming Kolkata’s warehousing landscape alongside ongoing infrastructure bottlenecks and climate vulnerabilities that require attention.

As Kolkata continues its trajectory toward becoming a logistics powerhouse in eastern India, the warehousing sector is poised to significantly contribute to the city’s real estate and economic development.