Knight Frank India Expands Presence with New Office in Kochi

Mumbai / Kochi, March 25, 2026 – Knight Frank India, the leading international property consultancy, today announced the launch of its new office in Kochi, Keralam, marking a strategic expansion into one of India’s emerging real estate and logistics hubs. This move reinforces the firm’s commitment to deepening its footprint across high-growth markets and supporting clients with on-ground expertise in South India. The Kochi office will offer Knight Frank India’s full suite of services, including Consulting, Commercial Transactions, Industrial and Logistics, Project Management and Facilities and Asset Management.

Kochi has rapidly evolved as a strategic business destination, driven by its port-led economy, improving infrastructure, and growing appeal as a gateway to Keralam’s consumption markets. Knight Frank India’s research highlights that the city is emerging as a key warehousing and logistics hub, supported by rising demand from e-commerce, manufacturing, and retail sectors.

The firm’s India Warehousing Market Report has also identified strong momentum in the sector nationally, with sustained demand driven by manufacturing and 3PL activity, alongside a rebound in e-commerce. In Kochi specifically, warehousing transaction volumes have witnessed sharp growth—rising by over 200% in recent years—reflecting increasing occupier interest and declining vacancy levels.

The expansion into Kochi aligns with the broader strength of India’s commercial real estate sector. Knight Frank India’s latest market insights indicate that office leasing across the country has reached record levels, driven by Global Capability Centres (GCCs), flexible workspace operators, and domestic corporates. This sustained demand underscores India’s position as a global hub for talent, innovation, and business expansion—creating opportunities not just in Tier 1 cities, but increasingly in emerging centres such as Kochi.

Shishir Baijal, International Partner, Chairman and Managing Director, Knight Frank India, said “Kochi represents a compelling growth story within India’s evolving real estate landscape. With its strategic location, strong infrastructure pipeline, and increasing occupier interest across office and logistics segments, the city is poised to become a significant business hub in South India. Our entry into Kochi reflects our long-term commitment to supporting clients in unlocking opportunities in emerging markets.”

Joseph Thilak National Director, Occupier Strategy and Solutions, said, “As India’s office and warehousing sectors continue to demonstrate resilience and growth, expanding into cities like Kochi allows us to stay closer to our clients and deliver more localized, insight-driven solutions.”

Knight Frank India currently operates through a wide network of offices across nine cities, partnering with clients across commercial, residential, and industrial segments to deliver integrated real estate solutions. The Kochi office will serve as a hub for Keralam, enabling the firm to tap into rising demand across:

• Industrial & logistics (warehousing and supply chain infrastructure)
• Office leasing and occupier strategy
• Infrastructure-led real estate development

With India’s real estate sector on a growth trajectory, supported by economic stability, policy reforms, and increasing global interest, Knight Frank India’s Kochi launch positions the firm to play a pivotal role in shaping the next phase of growth in the region.