Summary
One of the major segments contributing to a rapidly growing logistics industry is the warehousing business. The growth in international trade coupled with the rise in containerization levels has led to high demand for warehouses. This creates tremendous opportunity for the private sector. The market, which is valued at INR 20 bn, is expected to grow due to the demand generated by importers and exporters for specialized services.
The report begins with an overview of the industry indicating market size, growth, current state of the market and the infrastructural resources available. The report highlights various types of warehouses, categorized on the basis of ownership and usage. An analysis of the various investment options available to players entering the market has been provided in order to assist new entrants.
The report covers the various initiatives taken by the government towards the development of warehousing sector including introduction of Single-tax Goods & Services Tax (GST) regime and Warehousing Act 2007, investments in logistics parks and free trade warehousing zones (FTWZs), and development of infrastructural facilities. The report identifies the key characteristics and trends including strong macroeconomic fundamentals, change in tax policy boosting warehouse outsourcing, significant investments by the logistics providers in warehousing segment, entry of realty players and large scale investments from private equity firms.
Competition section profiles major private and public players in the market. The section contains a snapshot of their corporation, future investment outlook as well as their financial performance, providing an insight into the existing competitive scenario.
Table of Contents
Page 1: Executive Summary
Market Definition
Page 2: Definition, role and activities
Overview
Page 3: Market size & growth (incl. forecast) 2008-2011
Page 4: Current state of the market, infrastructure and available resources
Page 5: Classification of warehouses
Page 6: Models followed by operators
Page 7-8: Major warehousing destinations
Government Initiatives
Page 9: Summary
Page 10: Shift to GST tax regime
Page 11: Warehousing Act, 2007
Page 12: Private investment in logistics parks and FTWZs
Page 13: Infrastructural developments
Page 14: Development of the dedicated freight corridor
Industry Characteristics and Trends
Page 15: Summary
Page 16-20: Characteristics and Trends
Major Players
Page 21: Overview
Page 22-29: Major players: Business overview, financials and future outlook
Key developments
Page 30: Key Developments
Appendix
Page 31: Free Trade Warehousing Zones across India
Page 32: State wise storage capacity of FCI, CWC and SWCs
Page 33: Logistics parks planned
