Knight Frank India, a prominent real estate consultancy, has announced a strategic collaboration with the Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) to facilitate the development of expansive warehousing land spanning 344 acres across 54 locations throughout India. This ambitious venture is set to require an investment of approximately Rs 2,152 crore.
The cumulative potential land area designated for warehousing development amounts to a substantial 572 acres, with plot sizes varying from 5 to 30 acres. As part of the broader National Monetization plan, CWC is seizing the opportunity to modernize and upgrade its warehousing facilities across the nation. This initiative will encompass the redevelopment of its depositories, utilizing the Design, Build, Finance, Operate, and Transfer (DBFOT) model, with a concession period of 45 years.
Under the terms of this arrangement, CWC will maintain a 5 percent stake in the net revenue or the minimum guaranteed revenue share, depending on whichever is higher. The remaining 95 percent of the realized net revenue will be directed to the concessionaire.
Gulam Zia, Senior Executive Director of Research, Advisory, Infrastructure, and Valuation at Knight Frank India, underscored the growing appeal of warehousing assets as a lucrative investment avenue for leading developers across the nation. He emphasized that the land parcels owned by CWC present a golden opportunity for developers to further expand their warehousing portfolios across diverse geographical regions in India.