Amazon Seller Services Private Limited has leased warehouse space spanning a chargeable area of 417,248 square feet in Bhiwandi, part of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, at a monthly rental of โน1.26 crore, which translates to โน30.34 per square foot per month. According to lease documents accessed via CRE Matrix, a real estate data analytics firm, the warehouse has been leased from Ecobox Industrials Asset V Private Limited. Amazon Seller Services Private Limited is an entity associated with the United States-based technology giant Amazon. Amazon Seller Services operates the companyโs e-commerce marketplace and provides services to third-party sellers.
Amazon has paid a security deposit of โน3.79 crore for the transaction, which was registered on June 29, 2026. The company has leased the space for a tenure of nine years. The lease term commenced on June 11, 2026. Rent payments will begin on October 11, 2026. The tenant will pay common area maintenance charges of โน2 per square foot per month. The rent will escalate by 5 per cent every year. Amazon will pay around โน168 crore over the lease term, including common area maintenance charges. Email queries sent by Business Standard to Amazon did not elicit any response.
Bhiwandi is the warehousing and logistics hub of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The location offers connectivity to major highways, ports, and consumption centers across western India, making it a preferred destination for e-commerce and third-party logistics operators. The large-format facility supports Amazonโs fulfillment and seller services operations, enabling faster processing and last-mile delivery for customers in Maharashtra and adjoining regions. The deal underscores continued demand for grade-A warehousing in the MMR from large e-commerce players.
Industrial and Warehousing Momentum in 2026
Earlier, Mumbai recorded 5.5 million square feet of industrial and warehousing leasing in the first half of calendar year 2026, according to Savills India, a real estate advisory firm. The absorption was driven by manufacturing, third-party logistics, fast-moving consumer goods, fast-moving consumer durables, and e-commerce segments. Bhiwandi continues to account for a significant share of this activity due to land availability, infrastructure upgrades, and proximity to Mumbai. Overall, Indiaโs industrial and logistics sector sustained its momentum in 2026, demonstrating resilience, with absorption reaching 34.8 million square feet in the first half of calendar year 2026. This reflects a measured 2.4 per cent year-on-year growth driven by manufacturing and third-party logistics occupiers, along with sustained traction from the fast-moving consumer goods, fast-moving consumer durables, and e-commerce segments.
For Amazon, the Bhiwandi lease adds to its network of fulfillment centers and sortation facilities aimed at improving delivery speed and cost efficiency. The nine-year tenure provides stability for infrastructure planning, while the 5 per cent annual escalation aligns with market norms for long-term industrial leases. With rent starting from October 2026, the company has a lead time to fit out the facility and integrate it into existing operations. The โน168 crore outlay over the lease term reflects the scale of investment required to support e-commerce growth in one of Indiaโs largest consumer markets.
The transaction highlights the strategic importance of Bhiwandi as a logistics node for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. As e-commerce penetration increases and quick commerce models expand, demand for large, well-located warehouses is expected to remain strong. Amazonโs move also signals continued capital deployment by global technology firms in Indian logistics infrastructure. Institutional landlords are expanding capacity to meet demand from organized retail and online commerce, while large leasing transactions indicate confidence in long-term consumption growth.
With industrial absorption holding steady and supply being added by developers, the sector is positioned for sustained growth. The Bhiwandi lease reinforces how e-commerce, manufacturing, and third-party logistics are shaping Indiaโs modern warehousing landscape. For Amazon, the new facility strengthens its ability to serve sellers and customers across western India, while for the MMR market it adds another marquee occupier to a key logistics corridor that continues to attract national and global players.
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