LOGISTICS AND WAREHOUSING

INDIA LANDSCAPE

Key National Strategic Priorities

The National Logistics Policy (NLP), launched on 17 September 2022, provides the national framework for integrated, efficient and technology-enabled logistics. Its Comprehensive Logistics Action Plan covers digital integration, standardisation, human-resource development, State engagement, EXIM logistics, service improvement and development of logistics parks.
PM GatiShakti National Master Plan is the spatial-planning platform for coordinated infrastructure development across roads, railways, ports, airports, mass transport, waterways and logistics infrastructure. It is intended to address missing links and improve first- and last-mile connectivity to economic and industrial clusters.
India ranked 38th out of 139 countries in the World Bank Logistics Performance Index 2023, improving by six places from 2018. India ranked 22nd on the international shipments component.
The Government of India has planned 35 Multi-Modal Logistics Parks under the Logistics Efficiency Enhancement Programme. These hubs are designed for freight aggregation and distribution, multimodal transfer, storage, information-technology support and value-added logistics services.
The Eastern and Western Dedicated Freight Corridors together form a dedicated freight-rail network of about 2,843 km. The Western DFC is especially relevant to Rajasthan because it strengthens access from northern manufacturing centres to western ports.
Bharatmala Pariyojana, expressway development, port-led Sagarmala projects, the National Rail Plan and cargo-terminal development complement the NLP by expanding freight capacity and multimodal connectivity.
Digital reforms under the NLP—including the Unified Logistics Interface Platform and logistics data systems—are aimed at improving shipment visibility, reducing documentation friction and enabling data-led supply-chain planning.
There are currently 306 plug-and-play industrial parks in India, and an additional 20 plug-and-play industrial parks and smart cities are being developed under the National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC). Four projects have been completed, four are currently under construction, while the rest are advancing through different phases of bidding and tendering.

Rajasthan Landscape

Rajasthan: Key Sector Performance:

Rajasthan Logistics Policy 2025 provides a dedicated framework for storage facilities, dry ports, cargo terminals, trucker parks, Integrated Logistics Parks and Multi-Modal Logistics Parks, with emphasis on investment, digitalisation, skilling and green logistics.
Rajasthan was placed in the “Growth Seeker” category in LEADS 2025, within the landlocked States cluster.
Rajasthan State Warehousing Corporation operates 97 warehouses across 36 districts with total storage capacity of 17.25 lakh metric tonnes up to December 2025. Average utilisation during 2025-26 up to December was 8.25 lakh metric tonnes, or 48% of capacity.
RSWC added 0.03 lakh metric tonnes of capacity during 2025-26 up to December, while 0.37 lakh metric tonnes was under construction. In addition, 8,912 warehouses had been constructed through cooperative institutions/societies under various schemes.
The State has operational multimodal/container facilities at Kathuwas in Alwar and Mandalgarh in Bhilwara. The first ISO container train was successfully placed at CONCOR’s Mandalgarh facility, strengthening rail-based cargo movement for the Bhilwara region. A CONCOR logistics facility at Swarupganj, Sirohi has also been under development.
RAJSICO provides dry-port facilities at ICD Jaipur, Bhilwara and Jodhpur. It also operates Air Cargo Complex activities at Sanganer, Jaipur and a bonded-truck facility for importers and exporters.
Rajasthan has 472 RIICO industrial areas spread over approximately 102723.46 acres of land. More than 42344 industrial units are in production in these industrial areas. Twenty-five industrial parks were recognized in the “Leader” category under DPIIT’s IPRS 2.0 in 2021.
17 industrial parks were recognized in the “Leader” category under DPIIT’s IPRS 2.0 in 2021.
The State’s logistics backbone includes the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor, 17 DFC stations, the Delhi-Mumbai and Amritsar-Jamnagar expressways, and two DMIC industrial nodes: Jodhpur-Pali-Marwar Industrial Area and Khushkhera-Bhiwadi-Neemrana Investment Region.

Rajasthan: Value Proposition for Logistics and Warehousing Investors

Rajasthan links Delhi-NCR and northern India with Gujarat, Maharashtra and western ports. It shares borders with Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, supporting north-west and central India distribution networks
About 39% of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor passes through Rajasthan. The State’s DMIC influence area and industrial nodes provide locations for export-oriented manufacturing, freight terminals and integrated logistics infrastructure.
Rajasthan has an approximately 3.02 lakh km road network, including about 10,790 km of National Highways, and an approximately 6,100 km railway network, as cited in State logistics material. Seven airports and Jaipur air-cargo facilities support time-sensitive and high-value cargo.
The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway and Amritsar-Jamnagar Economic Corridor improve access to NCR, Gujarat’s port system and major domestic consumption centres. Nine additional greenfield expressways are planned by the State, creating future locations for logistics parks, truck terminals and distribution centres.
Logistic companies can thus expect healthy demand from industrial clusters in and around major manufacturing hubs, especially:
- Jaipur-Sitapura-Bagru-Kanakpura : garments, gems and jewellery, engineering goods, auto components, food products, consumer distribution and air cargo.
- Bhiwadi-Neemrana-Khushkhera-Ghiloth : auto and auto components, electronics, engineering, FMCG, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and NCR-focused e-commerce/warehousing.
- Jodhpur-Pali-Barmer: handicrafts and furniture, textiles, stones, minerals, agro-products and the emerging refinery/petrochemical value chain; suited to export logistics and dry-port services.
- Bhilwara-Chittorgarh: textiles, cement and minerals; Mandalgarh strengthens containerised rail access for the cluster.
- Udaipur-Rajsamand-Chittorgarh : minerals, dimensional stone, engineering, cement, chemicals and tourism-related consumption.
- Kota-Bundi-Baran: fertilisers, chemicals, engineering, power, cement, food processing and interstate distribution to Madhya Pradesh.
- Bikaner-Sri Ganganagar-Hanumangarh : grains, oilseeds, wool, food processing, dairy and temperature-controlled agri-logistics.
- Ajmer-Kishangarh: central transit location for minerals, stone, engineering, textiles and statewide distribution.
Rajasthan exported goods worth ₹97,171.66 crore in FY 2024-25. Engineering goods, gems and jewellery, textiles, agro and food products, handicrafts, metals, chemicals and pharmaceuticals create sustained demand for containerisation, consolidation, compliant storage and port-linked transport.

Rajasthan’s technical and vocational ecosystem includes 100+ engineering colleges, 1,700+ Industrial Training Institutes and 220+ polytechnics in current State investor material, alongside dedicated skill institutions and industry-linked training capacity.
The Rajasthan Logistics Policy 2025 provides for sector-specific skilling and capacity-building programmes as logistics operations adopt warehouse-management systems, automation, tracking, cold-chain protocols, cargo handling and safety standards.
Eligible logistics enterprises may receive training support under RIPS-linked provisions: 50% of training cost, capped at ₹4,000 per worker per month for up to six months, subject to notified eligibility and approval.
Major industrial belts in Jaipur, Alwar, Jodhpur, Bhilwara, Kota, Udaipur and Bikaner provide an established workforce base for warehouse operations, trucking, equipment handling, maintenance, freight forwarding and value-added services.

Policies & Incentives

Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme (RIPS) 2024

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Eligible logistics infrastructure and minimum investment

Infrastructure category	Minimum Eligible Fixed Capital Investment (EFCI)
Warehouse	₹2 crore
Silo	₹15 crore
Cold storage / cold chain	₹2 crore
MMLP / Integrated Logistics Park	₹50 crore
ICD / CFS / Air Freight Station	₹50 crore
Cargo terminal	₹50 crore
Trucker's park	₹5 crore

Asset Creation Incentives (ACI)

Capital Subsidy : 25% of EFCI, paid in ten equal annual instalments, subject to annual ceilings of ₹15 crore for storage facilities, ₹50 crore for dry ports/cargo terminals and ₹5 crore for trucker parks. Logistics-park incentives are governed by the applicable industrial-park policy provisions.
Interest Subsidy7% on eligible term loan for up to seven years, subject to the annual ceilings and conditions specified in the Logistics Policy. The enterprise must remain regular in repayment and comply with the policy’s non-duplication provisions.
Captive-use logistics units are not covered under the dedicated Logistics Policy unless specifically permitted. Final eligibility and eligible expenditure are determined through the Project Approval Committee and Letter of Approval process.

Exemptions, reimbursements and add-on support

100% Exemption on Electricity Duty for 7 years
100% reimbursement of mandi/market fee for 7 years.
Stamp duty: 75% exemption plus reimbursement of the remaining 25%, subject to policy conditions.
Land conversion charges: 75% exemption plus reimbursement of the remaining 25%, subject to policy conditions.
Green and environmental projects may receive 50% support on eligible project cost up to ₹12.5 crore under the applicable RIPS provisions; captive renewable-energy benefits and environmental approvals remain subject to notified conditions.
Technology-upgradation and logistics-efficiency measures, skilling, safety and digital systems are supported within the policy framework, subject to eligible-cost definitions and approval.
RIICO will reserve 10 acres or 10% of saleable land, whichever is lower, for logistics facilities in identified upcoming industrial areas.

Ease of Doing Business

RajNivesh is Rajasthan’s an online platform for providing approvals, clearances, permissions etc across departments in a timebound manner under one roof.
The Bureau of Investment Promotion is the State nodal agency for investment facilitation and coordinates with departments and agencies for project handholding, clearances, land and implementation support.
The Rajasthan Logistics Policy establishes a Project Approval Committee and a Project Management Unit for project appraisal, investor engagement, coordination and monitoring.
Under the Rajasthan Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (Facilitation of Establishment and Operation) Act-2019:
- For the execution of this Act, the Government of Rajasthan launched a web portal on 12th June 2019 for filing applications.
- Issuance of 'Acknowledgement Certificate' up on submission of 'Declaration of Intent' electronically or physically to the nodal agency.
- On basis of said certificate an MSME unit is exempted from approvals and inspections under all State laws for 5 years from the date of issuance of the Acknowledgement Certificate
Under the Rajasthan MSME Facilitation framework, new MSMEs can file a Declaration of Intent through Raj Udyog Mitra and receive an Acknowledgement Certificate. The current State investor material provides exemption from State approvals and inspections for five years, subject to the Act and applicable exclusions.
The Rajasthan Industrial Park Promotion Policy 2026 provides multiple private/PPP development models, including RIICO-land, developer-aggregated land, fully private land and joint-venture/SPV structures. This is relevant for Integrated Logistics Parks and MMLPs where the Logistics Policy links eligibility to the industrial-park framework.

Opportunities

Cold Storage Facilities

Integrated cold-chain networks near horticulture, dairy, seed, spice and food-processing clusters in Sri Ganganagar-Hanumangarh, Bikaner, Jaipur, Alwar, Kota-Baran, Jodhpur and Udaipur.
Pack-houses, pre-cooling, ripening, reefer transport, frozen storage and temperature-controlled distribution for agri-food, dairy and pharmaceuticals. The ₹2 crore minimum EFCI threshold under the Logistics Policy lowers entry barriers for eligible cold-chain projects.

Air Cargo Facilities

Expansion of high-value and time-sensitive cargo handling around Jaipur for gems and jewellery, garments, handicrafts, perishables, pharmaceuticals and express shipments.
Air Freight Stations, bonded trucking, consolidation, screening, temperature-controlled handling and digital documentation can extend Jaipur’s air-cargo reach to Jodhpur, Udaipur, Kota and industrial NCR Rajasthan.

Dry Ports and Inland Container Depots (ICDs)

New and expanded ICD/CFS capacity around Bhiwadi-Neemrana, Jaipur-Ajmer, Bhilwara-Chittorgarh, Jodhpur-Pali-Barmer and Udaipur to support the State’s ₹97,171.66 crore export base and port-linked container movement.
Rail sidings, customs-enabled terminals, empty-container depots, container repair, consolidation and value-added export services near industrial clusters and DFC stations.

Multi-Modal Logistics Hubs

Integrated road-rail logistics parks near DFC stations, DMIC nodes and expressway intersections, including the Jodhpur-Pali-Marwar region and the NCR/Alwar industrial belt.
Truck terminals, warehousing, freight aggregation, cross-docking, value-added processing, testing/inspection, driver amenities and renewable-energy infrastructure under PPP or private-development models.

Technology-Enabled Warehousing

Grade-A warehouses using WMS, barcoding/RFID, IoT monitoring, automated handling, energy-management systems and digital freight integration for manufacturing, retail and e-commerce users.
Solar rooftops, efficient cooling, EV material-handling equipment and water/energy monitoring create opportunities for green logistics aligned with State incentives.

Last-Mile Delivery Solutions

Urban and regional fulfilment centres around Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Udaipur, Ajmer, Bikaner and Alwar for e-commerce, retail, pharmaceuticals and food distribution.
Micro-hubs, route-optimisation platforms, EV fleets, parcel sorting, returns management and shared distribution networks for Tier-II/III cities and industrial areas.

Special Economic Zones

The immediate opportunity is to build logistics infrastructure serving existing SEZs, DMIC nodes, RIICO industrial areas, export clusters and private industrial parks.
Customs-bonded warehousing, free-trade warehousing-type services where permitted, export consolidation and port-linked distribution can be evaluated at large industrial/logistics nodes, subject to Government of India approvals.