1. Online Property Portals
Industrial buyers frequently start their search on commercial and industrial property portals where listings can be filtered by size, location, price, and zoning.
- MagicBricks Commercial (industrial land section)
- 99acres (with industrial filter options)
- RealEstateIndia, CommercialGuru, IndiaProperty
- Useful for early-stage research and lead generation
2. Local Real Estate Brokers and Agents
Experienced brokers have deep regional knowledge, off-market listings, and direct relationships with sellers. Institutional buyers often rely on them for negotiation and documentation.
- Provide curated land options
- Have pre-screened listings with known legal status
- Connect buyers with landowners directly
- Trusted for zoned industrial or large parcel deals
3. Government & Industrial Development Corporations
Buyers looking for well-zoned, approved plots search listings from state-run industrial boards and development agencies.
- SIPCOT, MIDC, KIADB, APIIC, RIICO, etc.
- Transparent pricing and ready infrastructure
- Application-based allotment or tender sales
- Preferred by manufacturers and institutions
4. Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and Industrial Parks
Large buyers target SEZs, logistics parks, or private industrial estates offering plug-and-play options. These are marketed through developers or park operators.
- Hiranandani Parks, Mahindra World City, GMR Industrial Park
- Listed on park websites or via project managers
- Includes land with approvals, roads, and utilities
- Best suited for mid to large-scale operations
5. Real Estate Exhibitions and Trade Shows
Industry expos offer buyers direct access to land developers and government representatives. Sellers get a chance to pitch in-person to institutional clients.
- CREDAI expos, IREX, PropIndex events
- Sector-focused: logistics, warehousing, pharma, etc.
- Buyers network and compare deals
- Immediate buyer-seller connect potential
6. Property Consultants and Institutional Brokers
Large developers, logistics companies, and REITs consult with international or national firms for industrial land advisory and acquisition.
- JLL, Knight Frank, CBRE, Cushman & Wakefield
- Conduct due diligence, site visits, and price negotiations
- Help with valuation and legal vetting
- Represent buyers in land purchase deals
7. WhatsApp Groups & Telegram Channels
Active real estate investor groups and local broker networks on WhatsApp or Telegram share fast-moving listings and land alerts.
- Fast info-sharing among local buyers/investors
- Mostly regional, broker-driven updates
- Great for off-market and urgent deals
- Lacks formal verification, so buyer caution needed
8. Auction Portals and Bank Sale Listings
Some industrial lands, especially distressed or foreclosure assets, are sold via public auctions, bank listings, or government e-portals.
- eAuction India, SBI Auctions, DRT auctions
- Discounted properties with clear legal processing
- Buyer must handle due diligence
- Opportunity for below-market entry
9. Networking in Industrial Associations
Industry-specific buyers often rely on networks like industrial associations, trade bodies, or chambers of commerce for off-market or JV land leads.
- CII, FICCI, ASSOCHAM, FIEO connections
- Shared leads among developers or manufacturers
- Help for new entrants in cluster zones
- Direct referrals carry higher trust
