India’s second fully automated Frozen ASRS facility unveiled by Indicold

Indicold recently launched its second fully automated frozen facility in Detroj, Gujarat. This state-of-the-art 10,000-pallet Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) warehouse marks a significant step in revolutionizing the country’s cold chain infrastructure. This follows the success of Indicold’s first automated facility in Dholasan, Gujarat, setting new benchmarks in temperature-controlled logistics.

Indicold’s launch follows the completion of India’s first fully automated high-bay frozen ASRS warehouse in 2024. Building on the success of this 7,500-plus pallet facility, the company has now launched its second fully automated warehouse in record time. Located in Detroj, Gujarat, the new facility is central to Indicold’s mission: building a sustainable, future-ready cold supply chain — enabling nutritious food, safe healthcare, and high-quality products for all. The facility was introduced at a specially curated Supply Chain Conference Indicold NXT, led by Indicold’s founders.

India’s cold storage and warehousing sector, valued at over INR 2,00,000 crores in 2024, is projected to double by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 16 percent. With increasing demand from food processing, pharmaceuticals, exports, and e-commerce, Indicold is shaping a resilient infrastructure to meet the needs of tomorrow.

The founder and CEO at Indicold, Kartik Jalan, said, “At Indicold, we care about the people who make the cold chain run, the community we live in, the environment we operate in, and the product integrity we protect.”

The launch marks India’s first deployment of a Four-Way Shuttle ASRS system in the frozen segment — a breakthrough not just in automation, but in adaptability. Unlike traditional systems, this technology can be retrofitted into existing warehouses, allowing for significant space optimization and operational efficiency without new infrastructure. Precision temperature control at -20°C, an integrated Warehouse Management System (WMS) for real-time traceability, and an energy-efficient design to reduce temperature loss are some of the new facility’s key features. These developments are expected to improve cold storage operations’ sustainability and efficiency in several industries, including exporters, FMCG, QSR brands, and agri-food.

The company’s first rack-clad frozen facility has directly inspired two similar cold storage projects currently under construction, and many more manufacturers and 3PL providers are now actively exploring this model to modernize their supply chains.

Niharika Jalan, Co-founder of Indicold, mentioned, “We feel privileged to have sparked this movement toward smarter, more sustainable infrastructure. We hope this sets the stage for a new era of cold chain transformation — where innovation and efficiency go hand in hand.”

Strategic significance

The next-gen warehouses create upskilling opportunities in roles from automation engineers to software developers, empowering a new generation of supply chain professionals. The facility is aligned with national initiatives like PM Gati Shakti, encouraging palletized cargo and infrastructure efficiency, and global climate goals , including COP28, using low-GWP refrigerants and sustainable design. Upon the launch of India’s first fully automated frozen ASRS facility in Dholasan, Indicold is again setting new industry standards.

Kartik Jalan remarked that this new facility reflects our vision to future-proof India’s cold chain ecosystem. It’s not just about capacity — it’s about building resilient, tech-driven infrastructure that ensures food security, supply chain transparency, and sustainability.