Indian mall operators are turning the heatwave into a tailwind, with footfalls up 15-25% as shoppers swap travel for air-conditioned retail. DLF malls project 10-11% revenue growth in Apr-May, Kylin's 15+ mall outlets are seeing a 15-20% sales uplift, and Café Delhi Heights reports a 10% uptick across its 44 outlets.

ET Small Business · 5/31/2026, 10:07:37 AM