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If you need a warehouse or godown near Chennai, the location decides your rent, your transport costs and how quickly you reach customers. This guide uses Knight Frank's India Warehousing Market Report (2026 edition, covering calendar year 2025) to compare the city's clusters, then gives a checklist for leasing.
The market in numbers
| Measure (Knight Frank) | Chennai |
|---|---|
| Transactions in 2025 | 8.3 million sq ft, up 42% on 2024 |
| Transactions in 2024 / 2023 | 5.8 / 4.5 million sq ft |
| Total stock | 46.5 million sq ft |
| Vacancy | 9.6% |
| Grade A share of 2025 transactions | 98% |
| Largest occupier groups in 2025 | Manufacturing (excluding FMCG and FMCD) 59%, third-party logistics 23%, FMCD 9% |
The three clusters
| Cluster | Share of 2025 transactions | Locations named by Knight Frank |
|---|---|---|
| Sriperumbudur-Oragadam (west) | 77% | Irungattukottai, Sriperumbudur, Oragadam, Mevalurkuppam, Mappedu, Mannur, Pollivakkam, Thiruvallur |
| NH 16/GNT Road-Periyapalayam (north) | 21% | Periyapalayam, Thatchoor, Gummidipoondi, and the Red Hills belt: Madhavaram, Manali, Red Hills, Puzhal, Karanodai, Alamathi, Poochettipedu, Cholavaram |
| GST Road-Maraimalai Nagar (south) | 2% | Maraimalai Nagar, Mahindra World City, Sengundram, Chengalpattu |
Published rents by location
Knight Frank's rent ranges, in ₹ per sq ft per month. Actual rents depend on the building, the lease size and terms.
| Location | Grade A | Grade B |
|---|---|---|
| Sriperumbudur | 26–28 | 22–25 |
| Oragadam | 26–28 | 22–25 |
| Irungattukottai | 26–30 | 22–25 |
| Mannur | 22–25 | 20–23 |
| Mappedu | 22–24 | 20–23 |
| Pollivakkam | 21–24 | 20–23 |
| Madhavaram | 22–25 | 20–24 |
| Puzhal | 21–24 | 20–23 |
| Cholavaram | 20–23 | 19–23 |
| Red Hills | 20–23 | 20–22 |
| Karanodai | 20–23 | 19–22 |
| Periyapalayam | 19–22 | 18–21 |
| Maraimalai Nagar | 27–29 | 25–27 |
| In and around Mahindra World City | 26–28 | 24–26 |
Checklist before you lease
- Access: distance to your suppliers, customers and the port; road width for trucks, and any time restrictions on heavy vehicles.
- Building specification: clear height, floor load capacity, number of loading docks and truck parking. Ask for them in writing.
- Title and approvals: approved plan and use for warehousing, completion certificate, and fire clearance. See our building and approvals checklist.
- Land classification: check the land isn't recorded as a water body.
- Flooding: ask about water-logging in recent monsoons.
- Power and fire safety: sanctioned load, backup, and fire-fighting systems suited to what you'll store.
- Lease terms: rent per sq ft and on which area, escalation, lock-in, deposit, fit-out period, maintenance and GST. See our commercial lease guide.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the warehouse rent in Sriperumbudur and Oragadam?
Knight Frank's 2026 report gives Grade A rents of ₹26–28 per sq ft per month in both Sriperumbudur and Oragadam, and ₹22–25 for Grade B.
Which is the cheapest warehousing area near Chennai?
Among the locations in Knight Frank's 2026 report, Periyapalayam has the lowest published range: ₹19–22 per sq ft per month for Grade A and ₹18–21 for Grade B.
How much warehouse space was leased in Chennai in 2025?
8.3 million sq ft, up 42% on 2024, according to Knight Frank. The Sriperumbudur-Oragadam cluster accounted for 77%.
What should I check before renting a warehouse?
Access for trucks, clear height, floor load, docks, approvals and completion certificate, fire safety, flood history, land classification and the lease terms.
Sources
- Knight Frank: India Warehousing Market Report 2026 — Chennai section; CY2025 data