India's top 7 cities absorb 4.3M sq ft retail space in H2 2025; Delhi NCR, Hyderabad lead pipeline

ANAROCK's RELEAP 2026 report pegs H2 2025 retail absorption at 4.3M sq ft across top 7 cities, led by apparel, entertainment, hypermarkets and F&B. Mid-sized 1,000-5,000 sq ft stores dominated demand. Delhi NCR and Hyderabad together account for 70% of upcoming retail supply.

— Filed Thu, 14 May, 2026, 06:55 IST · Source India Retailing · Updated

ANAROCK's RELEAP 2026 report shows 4.3M sq ft retail absorption in H2 2025 across top 7 cities. Apparel led leasing, followed by entertainment, hypermarkets, and F&B. Mid-sized stores dominated; Delhi NCR and Hyderabad hold 70% of upcoming supply.

Why this matters

ANAROCK's H2 2025 tally extends a steady footfall and leasing uptrend, with Delhi NCR and Hyderabad emerging as the dominant supply hubs over Mumbai and Bengaluru.

Footfall theme steady with 12 signals in the last 90 days, reinforcing consistent mall demand.