Emerging markets such as India are increasingly attracting foreign investment in strategic industrial corridors, as global investors seek exposure to high-growth regions with strong manufacturing potential, policy support, and improving infrastructure. With global supply chains undergoing realignment post-pandemic and amid geopolitical shifts, industrial corridors in emerging economies offer the dual advantages of scalable land availability and long-term economic momentum, making them ideal for foreign capital looking to anchor into future-ready industrial ecosystems.
India’s industrial corridors, notably the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC), Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (CBIC), and Vizag-Chennai Industrial Corridor, have emerged as key destinations for foreign investors. These corridors are backed by massive infrastructure investments, fast-track regulatory frameworks, and targeted incentives under programs like PM Gati Shakti, PLI schemes, and 100% FDI in industrial parks. Strategic locations such as Sanand, Dholera, Oragadam, and Krishnapatnam are witnessing rising interest from global institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds, logistics REITs, and multinational developers who are partnering with local entities via joint ventures and co-development models.
These investments are typically directed toward build-to-suit facilities, logistics hubs, industrial parks, and warehousing clusters, aligned with ESG principles and built to global standards. Foreign capital is not only accelerating physical development but also enhancing governance, compliance, and tenant acquisition practice, bringing international credibility to these industrial zones. As emerging markets continue to modernize their economic infrastructure, foreign investment in strategic corridors is set to play a defining role in shaping next-generation industrial landscapes that are resilient, sustainable, and globally integrated.
