Delhi-NCR retail leasing jumps 45% in Q1, leads top-8 cities as fashion and F&B drive demand
Delhi-NCR retail space leasing rose 45% to 0.59 million sq ft in Q1 CY2026, topping India's eight major cities per Cushman & Wakefield. Malls captured 64% of demand and high streets 36%, with fashion and F&B occupiers leading. National leasing fell 10% to 1.95 million sq ft on supply constraints.
Delhi-NCR retail space leasing rose 45% to 0.59 million sq ft in Q1 CY2026, leading India's top-eight cities, driven by fashion and F&B demand despite overall national leasing falling 10% on supply constraints.