India’s industrial zones located near mega infrastructure projects are becoming top targets for institutional investors, drawn by the long-term value and scalability these areas offer. With the government’s focused investment in multi-modal logistics hubs, dedicated freight corridors, smart industrial corridors, and expressways under programs like PM Gati Shakti and the National Infrastructure Pipeline, institutional capital is flowing into industrial land assets that are closely aligned with these transformative projects.
Regions such as Dholera SIR (Gujarat), Chakan (Maharashtra), Oragadam (Tamil Nadu), and Krishnapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) are emerging as core investment destinations where industrial zones are supported by integrated infrastructure, including highways, rail links, ports, power grids, and water supply. These zones offer the ideal environment for build-to-suit manufacturing units, plug-and-play industrial parks, and logistics hubs, all of which appeal to institutional investors seeking stable returns and long-term growth. The predictability of infrastructure delivery and supportive policy frameworks, including 100% FDI in industrial parks, further de-risks these investments.
Institutional buyers—such as sovereign wealth funds, global logistics REITs, and infrastructure-focused private equity firms—are partnering with local developers through joint ventures and platform deals to secure early access to scalable land banks near upcoming mega projects. This trend is reshaping India’s industrial real estate landscape, shifting it from speculative buying to strategic, infrastructure-aligned investment. As these mega infrastructure projects near completion, the adjacent industrial zones are poised to deliver high absorption, premium land appreciation, and long-term asset value, cementing their position as a cornerstone in institutional portfolios.
