Delhi-NCR retail leasing jumped 45% in Q1 2026 as fashion and F&B chased scarce quality space, resurfaced data show
Resurfacing a Q1 2026 report: Delhi-NCR led India's top-eight cities with 0.59 million sq ft leased in Q1 2026, up from 0.41 million sq ft a year earlier, per Cushman & Wakefield. Malls took 64% of demand versus 36% for high streets, though overall top-eight leasing fell 10% to 1.95 million sq ft amid tight supply.
Delhi-NCR retail space leasing rose 45% to 0.59 million sq ft in Q1 2026, leading India's top eight cities, driven by fashion and F&B demand amid tight supply of quality retail space.