Delhi-NCR retail leasing jumps 45% in Q1 2026 as fashion and F&B drive demand
Retail space leasing in Delhi-NCR rose to 0.59 million sq ft in Q1 2026 from 0.41 million sq ft a year earlier, per Cushman & Wakefield. Malls captured 64% of demand versus 36% for high streets. Even as top-eight-city leasing slipped 10% to 1.95 million sq ft amid supply constraints, Delhi-NCR held a 30% share.
Delhi-NCR retail space leasing rose 45% to 0.59 million sq ft in Q1 2026, led by fashion and F&B occupiers, per Cushman & Wakefield. Malls took 64% share; overall top-eight-city leasing fell 10% amid supply constraints and demand-led expansion.