India Warehouse Rent Index 2026

Average warehouse and cold-storage rental rates across India's major markets — in ₹ per sq ft per month. Compiled from indicative market ranges and enriched with live rates from the Khulja Sim Sim marketplace (73+ active listings).

Average warehouse rent by city

Indicative dry-storage rate, ₹ per sq ft per month.

Average rent by warehouse type

Key findings

• Mumbai (MMR) is India's most expensive warehousing market at ~₹34/sq ft/month, driven by consumption density and port proximity.
• Kolkata is the most economical major market at ~₹22/sq ft/month.
• Cold Storage commands roughly 2.2× the rate of dry / general, reflecting energy and equipment costs.
• Grade A / fulfilment-ready space carries a premium over conventional Grade B sheds for higher throughput and compliance.

Methodology

Figures are indicative market ranges for dry (ambient) storage, expressed in ₹ per sq ft per month, compiled from warehouse listings and market research across each city's key micro-markets, and refined with live average rates from the Khulja Sim Sim marketplace where sufficient data exists (73+ active listings at time of update). Actual rent varies with grade, clear height, dock access, location and lease term. Cold storage, bonded and Grade A rates are indicative averages for those categories. Updated August 2026.