The document discusses the significance of warehousing in India, particularly in the agriculture sector, which constitutes 15% of the warehousing market valued at INR 8,500 crore. It highlights the rapid evolution towards modern warehousing solutions driven by industrial growth and government initiatives, while also addressing the cold storage sector's expansion due to increasing production of perishables. With projected growth rates of 12.17% for overall logistics and 16.09% for cold storage by 2020, the document emphasizes the essential role of warehousing in enhancing food security and supporting the supply chain.