Delhi-NCR retail leasing jumps 45% in Q1 2026 as fashion and F&B occupiers drive demand
Delhi-NCR retail space take-up rose 45% to 0.59 million sq ft in Q1 2026, leading India's top-eight cities with a 30% share, per Cushman & Wakefield. Malls accounted for 64% of leasing versus 36% for high streets. Overall top-eight leasing fell 10% to 1.95 million sq ft on supply constraints.
Delhi-NCR retail leasing rose 45% to 0.59M sq ft in Q1 2026, leading India's top-eight cities, driven by fashion and F&B demand; overall top-eight leasing fell 10% on supply constraints.