Delhi-NCR retail leasing jumps 45% in Q1 2026 as fashion and F&B drive demand
Retail leasing in Delhi-NCR rose 45% to 0.59M sq ft in Q1 2026, led by fashion and F&B occupiers, per Cushman & Wakefield. Malls captured 64% of demand versus 36% for high streets, with the region taking a 30% national share. Overall top-8-city leasing fell 10% to 1.95M sq ft amid supply constraints.
Retail leasing in Delhi-NCR rose 45% to 0.59M sq ft in Q1 2026, led by fashion and F&B demand. Malls took 64% share; overall top-8-city leasing fell 10% amid supply constraints, per Cushman & Wakefield.
Why this matters
Cushman & Wakefield data confirms Delhi-NCR's 45% leasing jump on fashion and F&B demand, reinforcing prior signals on the region's growing occupier momentum even as national leasing contracts.
Footfall theme steady with 312 signals over the past 90 days.