Delhi-NCR retail leasing jumped 45% in Q1 as fashion and F&B demand strengthened, resurfacing a January 2026 report

Delhi-NCR leased 0.59 million sq ft of retail space in Q1 2026, with malls accounting for 64% of activity. The region represented 30% of leasing across India’s top eight cities, where overall leasing fell 10% amid limited quality supply. (Report resurfacing; figures pertain to Q1 2026, dated January 2026.)

— Filed Fri, 31 Jul, 2026, 22:34 IST · Source Financial Express · BrandWagon · Updated

Delhi-NCR retail leasing rose 45% in Q1 2026 to nearly 6 lakh sq ft, led by fashion and F&B demand. Mall leasing dominated, while constrained supply reduced leasing across India’s top eight cities despite strong occupier interest.