Resurfacing a Q1 2026 report: Delhi-NCR retail leasing jumped 45% as fashion and F&B fueled demand
Resurfacing data showing Delhi-NCR retail leasing rose to 0.59 million sq ft in Q1 2026, with malls accounting for 64% of take-up. Cushman & Wakefield cited fashion and F&B demand, constrained quality supply and growing preference for organised retail formats.
Delhi-NCR retail leasing increased 45% year-on-year in Q1 2026 to 0.59 million sq ft, led by malls, fashion and F&B demand. Consultants cited constrained quality supply, domestic expansion, international-brand participation and rising preference for organised retail formats.
Why this matters
The resurfaced report matches recent signals on Delhi-NCR retail leasing rising 45% in Q1 2026, with fashion and F&B leading demand.
Store-opening is steady, with 1,492 signals recorded in the past 90 days.