Industrial Investment

A surge of investor interest in industrial land flipping is sweeping across India’s emerging manufacturing and logistics corridors, driven by the promise of quick returns and low holding costs. With infrastructure-led development transforming rural and peri-urban areas into industrial hotspots, speculative buyers are increasingly acquiring plots early and reselling them at steep markups as demand from...

India’s industrial real estate market is witnessing a surge in institutional capital inflows, driven by the growing popularity of long-term lease models on industrial land. These leases—often structured for 30 to 99 years—offer investors a compelling proposition: stable, inflation-linked rental income, reduced operational risk, and strong asset security without the complexities of land ownership....

Local authorities across India are increasingly easing subdivision norms for industrial land, in a bid to enhance market liquidity and support the growth of small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs). By relaxing regulations related to minimum plot sizes, road frontage requirements, and approval procedures, municipalities and industrial development bodies are enabling landowners and developers to legally...

The ground lease model is rapidly emerging as a capital-efficient investment tool in India’s industrial real estate sector, providing a strategic framework that aligns long-term land monetization with flexible development. By separating land ownership from property development, this model allows investors and developers to lease land over a defined tenure, typically 30 to 99 years, while directing their...

The growing implementation of cluster zoning regulations is playing a transformative role in legitimizing and accelerating industrial land subdivisions, paving the way for more structured and inclusive industrial development across India. By formally designating specific areas for sector-focused industrial activity, such as textiles, auto components, food processing, or electronics, governments are...

A growing number of institutional and private investors are flocking to ground lease deals in India’s high-growth industrial zones, drawn by the promise of stable, long-term income and reduced capital risk. As demand surges for industrial infrastructure in key corridors—driven by sectors such as logistics, e-commerce, EV manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals—ground leases are emerging as a strategic...

The growing practice of land subdivision is giving rise to fractional ownership models in industrial real estate, opening up access to this high-potential asset class for a broader base of investors. As developers break down large industrial parcels into smaller, standardized plots, new platforms and investment structures are emerging that allow multiple stakeholders to co-invest in a single subdivided...

Industrial landowners across India are increasingly turning to long-term ground lease agreements as a strategic way to monetize their land assets while retaining ownership. This model, which allows tenants to lease land for extended periods—typically ranging from 30 to 99 years—enables landowners to generate stable, recurring income without the need to sell their property outright. It’s an...

The industrial real estate market is abuzz with activity as subdivided land sales gain rapid momentum, attracting a wide spectrum of investors and fueling the expansion of small- to mid-scale industrial development. This rising trend, driven by developers’ strategy to break large land parcels into smaller, more affordable plots, is reshaping how industrial land is bought, sold, and utilized across...

India’s rising community of small-scale manufacturers is driving a surge in demand for subdivided industrial land, reshaping the dynamics of industrial real estate development across emerging and peripheral regions. As these businesses seek to expand operations without overextending financially, they are actively pursuing smaller, affordable land parcels that offer functional space and immediate utility...