Delhi-NCR retail leasing jumps 45% in Q1 2026, led by fashion and F&B demand
Delhi-NCR retail leasing rose to 0.59M sq ft in Q1 2026 from 0.41M a year earlier, topping India's eight major cities. Malls captured 64% of activity, high streets 36%, with the region holding a 30% share. Overall top-eight leasing fell 10% to 1.95M 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, even as overall top-eight leasing fell 10% on supply constraints.