Delhi-NCR retail leasing jumps 45% in Q1 as fashion and F&B fuel demand
Retail leasing in Delhi-NCR rose to 0.59 million sq ft in January-March 2026, with malls accounting for 64% of activity. Fashion and food-and-beverage brands drove demand amid a shortage of organised retail space.
Delhi-NCR retail leasing rose 45% year-on-year to nearly 6 lakh sq ft in Q1 2026, led by fashion and F&B demand. Mall leasing dominated activity as domestic and international brands sought scarce organised retail space.
Why this matters
The signal follows recent Delhi-NCR reports that retail leasing rose 45% in Q1 as fashion and F&B demand accelerated, reinforcing the same Q1 2026 leasing pattern.
Footfall is steady, with 433 signals in the past 90 days; no quarter-over-quarter change figure was provided.