Resurfacing Q1 report: Delhi-NCR retail leasing rose 45% as fashion and F&B demand built

Delhi-NCR leased 0.59 million sq ft of retail space in Q1 2026, up from 0.41 million sq ft a year earlier, according to a report resurfacing now. Malls captured 64% of leasing, with fashion, F&B, domestic expansion and international-brand interest supporting demand amid limited quality supply.

— Filed Tue, 28 Jul, 2026, 04:04 IST · Source Financial Express · BrandWagon · Updated

Delhi-NCR retail leasing increased 45% year-on-year in Q1 2026, led by fashion and F&B demand. Malls captured 64% of transactions as domestic expansion, international-brand participation and limited quality supply supported organised retail leasing.

Why this matters

The Delhi-NCR result adds a local view to Cushman & Wakefield's resurfaced India retail report, which found leasing up 17.6% and Grade A mall vacancy at a five-year low. Fashion and F&B demand recur across both signals.

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