DLF malls project 10-11% revenue growth in April-May as AC-seeking shoppers lift footfall 15-25%. Kylin, Cafe Delhi Heights (44 outlets, +10%) and Vegas & Unity's Mall of India report strong upticks across Delhi NCR and Punjab.

ET Retail · 6/1/2026, 8:02:17 AM

Mall operators are clocking a 15-25% footfall jump as families swap travel for air-conditioned retail. F&B chains Kylin (15+ outlets) and Cafe Delhi Heights (44 outlets) are riding the surge alongside fashion and beauty, with DLF Retail guiding to 10-11% revenue growth across April-May and dwell-time economics holding through August.

ET Small Business · 5/31/2026, 7:12:20 PM

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

NRAI flags Rs 79,000 cr monthly sector losses as petrol hits Rs 97.77/litre and LPG costs jump 60%. Cafe Delhi Heights, Wow! Momo, Kylin among brands signaling price action; Zomato, Swiggy commissions add pressure as 10% of restaurants have already shut.

Times of India · Business · 5/16/2026, 5:40:32 AM

National Restaurants Association of India members including Cafe Delhi Heights, Wow! Momo, Kylin and Massive Restaurants plan 5-10% menu hikes from next week through July. Drivers: 60% LPG cost surge, petrol at ₹97.77/litre, labour shortages. Zomato and Swiggy delivery fees to rise; discounts to shrink amid soft demand.

ET Small Business · 5/15/2026, 7:21:24 PM