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

Retail space leasing in Delhi-NCR rose 45% to 0.59 million sq ft in Q1 2026 from 0.41 million a year earlier, per Cushman & Wakefield, with malls capturing 64% share and high streets 36%. Fashion and F&B occupiers led interest, even as top-eight-city leasing fell 10% to 1.95 million sq ft amid supply constraints.

— Filed Mon, 13 Jul, 2026, 20:51 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 occupiers, per Cushman & Wakefield. Malls took 64% share; overall top-eight-city leasing fell 10% amid supply constraints.