Warehousing Stocks – The Hidden Gems of Logistics
Warehousing = Backbone of Logistics
– Shift to centralized warehouses post-GST
– Surge in e-commerce + D2C driving storage demand
– Infra-focused REITs tapping into warehousing boom
Top Warehousing-Linked Stocks
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Allcargo Logistics
– Strong contract logistics & warehousing
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Indospace (via ESR India, if listed)
– Warehousing REIT play
Mahindra Logistics
– Expanding built-to-suit warehouses
Why Warehousing Is Attractive
– High demand from FMCG, pharma, electronics
– Long-term leasing = stable rental yields
Low vacancy in top logistics hubs (Mumbai, NCR)
Challenges to Watch
– High upfront land and construction costs
– Regulatory hurdles in zoning and approvals
– Slow adoption in rural/semi-urban belts
Investment Insights
– Focus on 2–3 year horizon
– Buy low, wait for re-rating