Delhi-NCR retail leasing jumps 45% in Q1 2026 as fashion and F&B drive demand

Delhi-NCR retail space leasing rose 45% to 0.59 million sq ft in Q1 2026, led by fashion and F&B occupiers. Malls captured 64% of demand versus 36% for high streets. The region held a 30% share even as top-eight-city leasing fell 10% to 1.95 million sq ft amid quality-space supply constraints.

— Filed Thu, 16 Jul, 2026, 18:05 IST · Source Financial Express · BrandWagon · Updated

Delhi-NCR retail leasing rose 45% to 0.59 million sq ft in Q1 2026, led by fashion and F&B demand, even as top-eight-city leasing fell 10% amid quality-space supply constraints.