Resurfacing a Q1 2026 report: Delhi-NCR retail leasing jumped 45% as fashion and F&B fuelled demand
Data show retail-space leasing in Delhi-NCR 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 demand for organised space outstripping quality supply.
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. Malls captured 64% of activity as retailer demand for quality organised space outpaced available supply.
Why this matters
The report reinforces recent Delhi-NCR signals that retail leasing rose 45% in Q1, with fashion and F&B demand accelerating and organised-space demand exceeding quality supply.
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