Resurfacing a Q1 2026 report: Delhi-NCR retail leasing jumped 45% as fashion and F&B demand built
Resurfacing data from Q1 2026: Delhi-NCR retail leasing rose to 0.59 million sq ft that quarter, with malls accounting for 64% of activity. The region contributed 30% of leasing across eight major cities, even as total leasing fell 10% amid limited supply.
Delhi-NCR retail leasing climbed 45% year-on-year in Q1 2026, led by fashion and F&B demand. Malls captured most activity, while constrained supply reduced total leasing across India’s top eight cities despite strong organised-retail expansion interest.
Why this matters
The resurfaced Q1 2026 report reinforces recent signals that Delhi-NCR retail leasing rose 45% as fashion and F&B demand strengthened and led leasing activity.
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