Delhi-NCR retail leasing jumps 45% in Q1 2026, leads top-8 cities as fashion and F&B drive demand
Retail leasing in Delhi-NCR rose 45% to 0.59 million sq ft in Q1 2026, topping the eight major cities on strong fashion and F&B occupier interest, per Cushman & Wakefield. Malls took 64% of demand and high streets 36%. Overall top-8 leasing fell 10% to 1.95 million sq ft amid supply constraints.
Retail leasing in Delhi-NCR rose 45% to 0.59 million sq ft in Q1 2026, leading top-eight cities, driven by fashion and F&B demand, though overall top-eight leasing fell 10% amid supply constraints.