Delhi-NCR retail leasing jumps 45% in Q1 as fashion and F&B drive occupier demand
Delhi-NCR led India's top-eight cities with retail leasing rising 45% to 0.59 million sq ft in Q1 2026, per Cushman & Wakefield. Malls took 64% of activity versus 36% for high streets, with fashion and F&B brands driving demand amid tight supply. Aggregate top-eight leasing fell 10% to 1.95 million sq ft.
Delhi-NCR retail leasing rose 45% to 0.59 million sq ft in Q1 2026, leading India's top eight cities. Fashion and F&B drive occupier demand for organised mall and high-street formats amid supply constraints, per Cushman & Wakefield.