India's industrial real estate sector witnessed unprecedented growth in H1 2025, with manufacturing space leasing jumping 38% year-on-year to 9.0 million sq ft, driven by asset-light strategies and government incentives.

Cushman & Wakefield report reveals how plug-and-play industrial parks can transform India's manufacturing sector. Ready-made zones with integrated infrastructure reduce setup time, cut costs for MSMEs, and boost export competitiveness through multimodal connectivity.

Massive Odisha Investment Vedanta plans to spend ₹1 lakh billion in Odisha to build a 6 million tonne alumina refinery and a 3 million tonne aluminium factory. Despite having no deadline, this investment is projected to strengthen the state's manufacturing sector and generate jobs.

The launch of 12 industrial smart cities in India will transform the industry. These smart cities reduce risks and ease logistics by providing a plug-and-play environment for enterprises. Through innovation, cooperation, and crucial infrastructure, they want to change the MSME sector.

Rajasthan would implement extensive land reforms to increase greenfield manufacturing land available. Rajasthan's Principal Secretary (Industries) Ajitabh Sharma reported ₹5.2 lakh crore in investment proposals for renewable energy equipment and petrochemical production.

Arete Group announced that Silox India purchased 35 acres of prime industrial land at PIP (Payal Industrial Park) in Dahej, Gujarat. Land was bought by Arete Group. Inorganic chemical company Silox India is based in Belgium.

Leading Warehouse Player IndoSpace to Amplify Industrial Real Estate Portfolio, Aiming for 58 mn sq ft by 2028

A top official said that LAS Ventures is in discussions to raise a Rs 300 crore investment to create grade A warehouses around the nation to meet demand from the e-commerce, third-party logistics (3PL), and manufacturing sectors.