Amazon Inks 20-Year Lease for Massive 5.59 Lakh Sq Ft Warehouse in Hooghly
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By L. Sadriwala
- May 10, 2026
In a landmark move set to strengthen its logistics network, Amazon Seller Services Pvt Ltd has signed a 20-year lease agreement for a 5.59 lakh sq ft warehouse in Hooghly, near Kolkata. The deal, valued at nearly ₹430 crore over the lease period, is being hailed as one of the largest warehousing transactions in India.
Deal Structure and Financials
According to property registration documents, the agreement has been signed with Nahar Industrial Enterprises Limited under a pre-lease arrangement. The warehouse facility is scheduled for handover between January 2026 and June 2026, with the official lease commencing on June 1, 2026.
- Monthly rent: ₹1.26 crore (₹1,26,63,856)
- Security deposit: ₹7.60 crore
- Escalation clause: 12% every three years
- Lock-in period: Five years
- Extension option: An additional three years after the 20-year tenure
The long-term nature of this deal highlights Amazon’s strong commitment to expanding its supply chain infrastructure in eastern India.
Why This Matters
The warehousing and logistics sector in India has been witnessing significant growth, driven by e-commerce giants like Amazon. Large-scale facilities such as this one not only strengthen last-mile delivery efficiency but also generate employment opportunities and improve regional trade connectivity.
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Amazon’s Past Real Estate Moves
This isn’t Amazon’s first major property transaction in recent times. In April 2025, Godrej Green Homes Pvt Ltd renewed a lease for 94,000 sq ft of office space to four Amazon group companies in Mumbai’s Vikhroli area. The five-year lease, spread across the 7th floor of the Godrej Two building on the Eastern Express Highway, carries a monthly rent of ₹1.73 crore.
The space was leased to:
- Amazon Seller Services Pvt Ltd
- Amazon Development Centre India Pvt Ltd
- Amazon Data Services India Pvt Ltd
- Amazon Smart Commerce Solutions Pvt Ltd
Together, these moves highlight Amazon’s strategic expansion in both warehousing and corporate operations across India.
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L. Sadriwala is the Editor-in-Chief at Housiey, with a professional writing career spanning since 2015. Coming from a family of real estate developers, her deep-rooted industry understanding naturally shaped her focus on real estate content, where she combines domain knowledge with clear, reader-first writing.
She specializes in simplifying complex property concepts — from housing policies and market trends to builder reviews and project insights — into accurate, easy-to-understand guidance for homebuyers and investors.
At Housiey, every article by L. Sadriwala is built on thorough research and verified facts. Her goal is straightforward: to empower homebuyers and investors with reliable, trustworthy information that helps them make confident property decisions.
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