Delhi-NCR retail leasing jumps 45% in Q1 2026 as fashion, F&B drive demand
Retail space take-up 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 leasing versus 36% for high streets. NCR held a 30% share of top-eight-city activity, even as overall metro leasing fell 10% to 1.95M sq ft on supply constraints.
Delhi-NCR retail space leasing rose 45% to 0.59M sq ft in Q1 2026, led by fashion and F&B demand. Overall top-eight-city leasing fell 10% to 1.95M sq ft on supply constraints, per Cushman & Wakefield.
Why this matters
Cushman & Wakefield's Q1 2026 data extends the Delhi-NCR retail leasing surge, with the 45% jump and fashion/F&B-led demand echoing prior signals on occupiers chasing quality space amid tightening supply.
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