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.

— Filed Mon, 6 Jul, 2026, 18:36 IST · Source Financial Express · BrandWagon · Updated

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.