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

Retail space leasing in Delhi-NCR rose 45% to 0.59 million sq ft in Q1 2026 from 0.41 million a year earlier, led by fashion and F&B demand. Malls took 64% of leasing versus 36% for high streets. Even as top-eight-city leasing fell 10% on supply constraints, Delhi-NCR held a 30% share, signaling strong occupier interest in organized formats.

— Filed Wed, 15 Jul, 2026, 05:36 IST · Source Financial Express · BrandWagon · Updated

Delhi-NCR retail leasing rose 45% to 0.59 million sq ft in Q1 2026, led by fashion and F&B demand, even as top-eight-city leasing fell 10% on supply constraints, signaling strong occupier interest in organized formats.

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