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

Delhi-NCR retail space leasing rose 45% to nearly 0.59 million sq ft in Q1 2026 from 0.41 million a year earlier, led by fashion and F&B, per Cushman & Wakefield. Malls took 64% of demand versus 36% for high streets. Overall top-8 city leasing fell 10% to 1.95 million sq ft on supply constraints.

— Filed Tue, 7 Jul, 2026, 05:50 IST · Source Financial Express · BrandWagon · Updated

Delhi-NCR retail space leasing rose 45% to nearly 6 lakh sq ft in Q1 2026, led by fashion and F&B occupiers, per Cushman & Wakefield. Overall top-8 city leasing fell 10% on supply constraints amid strong organized-retail demand.

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