- Business
- GKW Limited provides industrial warehousing and logistics solutions in India. The company operates through two segments, Warehousing and Investment and Treasury; it leases covered and open warehousing spaces on an operating lease basis, as well as state-of-the-art office spaces, to industries including textiles, lubricants, agricultural tools, paints, jewelry, consumer products, hosiery products, plywood and laminates, pet products, e-commerce, and telecommunications; additionally, it invests in bank deposits, fixed deposits, equity instruments, bonds, and mutual funds. GKW Limited maintains facilities primarily at Andul in Howrah near Kolkata, with strategic proximity to key administrative and commercial hubs, well-maintained internal roads, reliable power supply, water infrastructure, and advanced firefighting systems, complemented by 24x7 surveillance and professional end-to-end support for seamless operations. Founded in 1931 and headquartered in Howrah, West Bengal, the company, formerly known as Guest Keen Williams Limited, functions as a subsidiary of Matrix Commercial Private Limited and employs 15 people. In late 2024, GKW Limited entered a significant joint development agreement with Mahindra Lifespaces Developers Limited for a 37-acre land parcel in Bhandup, Mumbai, enabling a mixed-use project with 3.6 million square feet of residential, commercial, and retail development potential, where GKW holds a 29.5% economic interest; the company also pursues ongoing expansions of warehousing area and infrastructure at Howrah, including new leases, modern transformer installations, and internal road enhancements as outlined in its 2023-2024 annual report.