Modern industrial parks across India are increasingly offering ground lease options as part of their tenant engagement strategy, aiming to attract a broader mix of occupiers, ranging from multinational manufacturers and 3PL providers to mid-sized enterprises and startups. By providing long-term leaseholds rather than requiring outright land purchases, these parks are lowering the entry barrier for capital-conscious businesses, enabling them to establish facilities in high-demand locations while preserving liquidity and operational flexibility.
Ground lease offerings, typically structured for 30 to 99 years, are particularly appealing in build-to-suit (BTS) and plug-and-play industrial park models, where occupiers can lease pre-zoned, infrastructure-ready land to develop custom facilities. This format is gaining strong traction in regions like Aurangabad (AURIC), Sri City, Dholera SIR, Oragadam, and Sanand, where connectivity, compliance support, and government incentives are aligned with national programs such as PM Gati Shakti and Make in India. The lease structure is also favorable to logistics and warehousing operators, who prioritize speed-to-market and asset-light expansion in strategic supply chain hubs.
For park developers and state industrial development bodies, offering ground leases supports diversified tenant portfolios and recurring income generation while retaining ownership of valuable land. It also facilitates faster site occupation, improves occupancy rates, and reduces sales cycle delays. As industrial demand continues to diversify across sectors and scales, ground lease options are proving instrumental in creating flexible, inclusive, and capital-efficient ecosystems, redefining how India’s industrial parks attract and retain long-term tenants.
