Delhi-NCR retail leasing hits record 3.1M sq ft in 2024 as vacancy falls and rents climb

Delhi-NCR retail leasing rose 7% YoY to 3.1M sq ft in 2024 while vacancy eased to 8.3% from 9%. Noida and Gurugram surged 12-15%, South Ext rentals hit ₹800-1,000/sq ft, and the region is set to hold 66% of India's 27M sq ft retail pipeline through 2028.

— Filed Mon, 13 Jul, 2026, 09:34 IST · Source Financial Express · BrandWagon · Updated

Delhi-NCR retail real estate hit record leasing and rising rents in 2024, with falling vacancy and Noida/Gurugram surging 12-15%. Region set to dominate 66% of India's retail development pipeline through 2028, signaling prime retail expansion opportunities.

Why this matters

The 2024 record marks Delhi-NCR's tightening retail market, with falling vacancy and rising rents across Noida, Gurugram and South Extension signaling sustained demand and a dominant upcoming supply pipeline.

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