Mumbai's commercial real estate market has emerged as India's leading model for future-ready metropolitan growth, driven by infrastructure expansion, flexible workspace demand, and strategic investor confidence throughout 2025.

CapitaLand Investment India announces ₹1,300 crore investment to develop 2.6 million square feet across logistics, data centres, and office redevelopment projects in FY26, while exploring InvIT structures for value creation.

Mumbai-based industrial real estate developer Godwitt Construction has announced plans to double its operational footprint to 1 crore square feet by 2029, while launching specialized verticals in cold storage infrastructure and blue-collar workforce housing across India's key industrial corridors.

Global real estate developer Panattoni and Edayar Zinc Limited announced a ₹800 crore partnership to develop a Grade A+ industrial and logistics park in Kochi's Edayar Industrial Area, marking Panattoni's entry into Kerala and reinforcing the state's position as an emerging logistic.

Zomato's B2B arm Hyperpure has reportedly leased a massive 5.5 lakh square feet warehouse facility in Bhiwandi, Thane, at ₹1.7 crore monthly rent, marking one of the largest logistics transactions in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region this year.

Global investment giant Brookfield has reportedly become the leading bidder to acquire one of India's largest logistics portfolios worth ₹5,000 crore, comprising over 13 million square feet of warehousing assets jointly owned by ESR and Allianz Real Estate.

India's construction sector is witnessing a paradigm shift as warehousing evolves from basic storage to a strategic asset, driven by rising costs, sustainability demands, and complex supply chains that are reshaping how projects are planned and executed.

Brookfield has taken the lead position in acquiring a 13 million sq ft logistics portfolio from ESR-Allianz JV, valued at ₹5,000 crore, marking one of India's largest warehousing deals.

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region is set to become India's first metro area with two operational international airports as Navi Mumbai International Airport prepares for launch, potentially doubling the region's aviation capacity and transforming connectivity for Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities across India.

The Navi Mumbai International Airport is projected to generate over 60,000 direct jobs and tens of thousands of indirect employment opportunities by 2037, transforming the Mumbai Metropolitan Region into one of India's largest emerging employment hubs across aviation, logistics, hospitality.

India's industrial real estate sector recorded 22% year-on-year growth in warehousing leasing during Q3 2025, driven by e-commerce expansion and robust 3PL demand across major logistics corridors, according to Savills India.

Blue Dart Express has leased nearly 6 lakh sq ft of warehouse space in Gurugram for nine years, paying ₹1.02 crore monthly with a 5% annual escalation, signaling strong logistics expansion in North India's industrial corridor.

Zomato Hyperpure expands supply chain operations with 2.5 lakh sq ft warehouse lease in Bhiwandi, strengthening distribution network for Mumbai region through strategic 5-year agreement.

Indian REITs are experiencing remarkable growth with current $18B market cap expected to reach $25B by 2030, offering superior 6-7% yields that significantly outperform global markets.

JD.com's property division announces plans for a Singapore REIT listing through international partnerships, aiming to monetize China's logistics real estate assets.