Resurfacing a Q1 2026 report: Delhi-NCR retail leasing jumped 45% as fashion and F&B fueled demand
Data resurfacing from Q1 2026 showed retail leasing in Delhi-NCR rose to 0.59 million sq ft, making up 30% of activity across India’s top eight cities. Malls captured 64% of the market as fashion and F&B occupiers drove demand despite constrained supply nationally.
Delhi-NCR retail-space leasing rose 45% year-on-year in Q1 2026 to 0.59 million sq ft, led by fashion and F&B demand. Mall leasing dominated, while constrained supply reduced total leasing across India’s top eight cities.
Why this matters
The Q1 2026 data reinforces recent signals reporting a 45% rise in Delhi-NCR retail leasing, with fashion and F&B demand accelerating leasing activity.
Store-opening is steady, with 1,457 signals recorded in the past 90 days; QoQ change was not provided.