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

Retail space leasing across Delhi-NCR rose 45% in Q1, driven by strong occupier interest from fashion and food & beverage brands. The surge signals expanding physical retail demand and renewed confidence in brick-and-mortar footprints in the region.

— Filed Wed, 15 Jul, 2026, 09:04 IST · Source Financial Express · BrandWagon · Updated

Retail space leasing in Delhi-NCR rose 45% in Q1, driven by strong occupier interest from fashion and F&B categories, signaling expanding physical retail demand in the region.

Why this matters

The 45% Q1 leasing surge in Delhi-NCR points to strengthening brick-and-mortar demand, with fashion and F&B occupiers driving expansion and signaling renewed retailer confidence in physical footprints.

Footfall theme steady with 372 signals tracked over the last 90 days.