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

Retail space take-up in Delhi-NCR rose 45% to 0.59 million sq ft in Q1 2026, topping India's eight major cities, per Cushman & Wakefield. Malls captured 64% of leasing versus 36% for high streets, with the region contributing 30% of overall demand even as top-eight leasing fell 10% on supply constraints.

— Filed Wed, 1 Jul, 2026, 14:48 IST · Source Financial Express · BrandWagon · Updated

Delhi-NCR retail leasing rose 45% to 0.59 million sq ft in Q1 2026, leading India's top-eight cities, driven by fashion and F&B demand, though overall top-eight leasing fell 10% on supply constraints.