Delhi-NCR retail leasing rose 45% in Q1, resurfacing a January 2026 report on fashion and F&B demand surge
Data resurfacing from a January 2026 report shows Delhi-NCR retail leasing reached 0.59 million sq ft in Q1 2026, up from 0.41 million sq ft a year earlier. Malls accounted for 64% of activity, with fashion and food-and-beverage occupiers driving demand despite limited quality supply across major Indian markets.
Delhi-NCR retail leasing rose 45% in Q1 2026, led by fashion and F&B demand. Malls captured most activity, while constrained availability of quality space limited leasing across India’s eight largest cities despite strong expansion demand from domestic and international retailers.
Why this matters
It follows recent Cushman & Wakefield signals on Delhi-NCR's 45% Q1 leasing jump and accelerating fashion and F&B demand, confirming sustained occupier interest despite limited quality supply.
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