1. Logistics & Warehousing Companies
With the boom in e-commerce, 3PL, and supply chain modernization, logistics players are among the most aggressive buyers of industrial land across India’s major corridors.
- Amazon, Flipkart (via partners)
- Delhivery, DHL, Blue Dart
- Mahindra Logistics, TVS Supply Chain
- ESR, Indospace (logistics parks)
2. Manufacturing Corporates
Large manufacturing companies buy land to establish or expand their factories. They target areas near OEM hubs, special economic zones, and expressways.
- Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, Hyundai, Hero MotoCorp
- Bosch, MRF, CEAT, and Havells
- Focused on industrial zones like Sriperumbudur, Sanand, Chakan
- Prefer land with clear NA conversion and utilities
3. Private Industrial Park Developers
Real estate developers focused on industrial and warehousing assets buy large tracts to create zoned, plug-and-play parks for multi-client use.
- Hiranandani Industrial Parks
- Welspun One Logistics Parks
- Ascendas, GMR Industrial Parks
- MIDC, SIPCOT, and KIADB-backed developers
4. Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Funds
Institutional investors and REITs are increasing exposure to warehousing and industrial assets due to strong rental yields and long-term value.
- Brookfield India REIT
- Blackstone, GIC (Singapore)
- CPPIB (Canada Pension Plan), LOGOS
- Invest via joint ventures or direct land acquisition
5. NRIs and High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNIs)
Wealthy individuals and NRIs invest in industrial land for appreciation and joint development purposes, especially in growing Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.
- Prefer 1–10 acre plots in high-growth corridors
- Often focus on industrial town peripheries
- May lease to SMEs or tie up with builders
- Strong in Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Telangana, and Karnataka
6. Agro-Processing and Cold Chain Players
Firms in food processing, cold storage, and agri-logistics actively acquire industrial land near farming clusters and distribution nodes.
- BigBasket, WayCool, Reliance Fresh (through supply partners)
- Ninjacart, DeHaat
- Amul, Hatsun Agro
- Look for land with water, electricity, and NH access
7. Solar and Renewable Energy Companies
Energy companies are acquiring large land parcels for solar and wind energy farms, especially in states like Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu.
- Adani Green, ReNew Power, Tata Power Solar
- Ayana Energy, Azure Power
- Require flat, shadow-free, open land
- Often buy or lease long-term with grid connectivity
8. Auto Component and Ancillary Firms
Tier 2 and Tier 3 vendors to automobile giants are consistently acquiring land for assembly, painting, and fabrication units near auto hubs.
- Located around Pune, Chennai, Aurangabad, Hosur
- Bharat Forge, Sundaram Fasteners, Lucas-TVS
- Prefer quick access to OEM units and skilled labor
- Often buy 1–5 acre plots inside industrial clusters
9. Construction and Infrastructure Companies
EPC and construction firms buy land for batching plants, RMC units, storage yards, and project-specific uses, especially near cities or highways.
- L&T, Shapoorji Pallonji, Afcons, NCC
- Use land for equipment storage and staging
- Often lease or flip land post-project
- Prefer roadside plots with flexible zoning
