Delhi-NCR retail leasing rose 45% in Q1 2026, resurfacing report shows, as fashion and F&B demand accelerated
Resurfacing data from Q1 2026 shows Delhi-NCR leased 0.59 million sq ft of retail space, up from 0.41 million sq ft a year earlier. Malls accounted for 64% of activity, with fashion and food-and-beverage brands driving demand for organised space.
Delhi-NCR retail leasing increased 45% year-on-year in Q1 2026, led by fashion and F&B demand. Mall leasing dominated activity as domestic and international retailers competed for limited high-quality organised retail space.
Why this matters
The signal follows recent Cushman & Wakefield resurfaced Q1 reports that Delhi-NCR leasing jumped 45%, with fashion and F&B leading demand and early-2026 data driving the update.
Store-opening is steady, with 1,357 signals recorded in the past 90 days; no QoQ figure was provided.