Delhi-NCR retail leasing rose as mall vacancies tightened and high-street rents climbed in 2024

Delhi-NCR’s retail property market saw stronger leasing in Noida and Gurugram, lower premium-mall vacancy and rising rents on key high streets. More than 27 million sq ft of retail development is planned across the region through 2028.

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What happened

Delhi-NCR retail real estate market · Delhi-NCR retail real estate saw record 2024 leasing, lower mall vacancies and rising high-street rents. Noida and

Key facts

  • India retail leasing rose 7% year-on-year to 3.1 million sq ft in H1 2024
  • Delhi-NCR premium-mall vacancy fell to 8.3% in 2024 from 9% in 2023
  • South Extension ground-floor rents reached ₹800-₹1,000 per sq ft
  • Golf Course Road rents exceeded ₹300 per sq ft
  • Noida and Gurugram leasing rose 12%-15% in 2024
  • Consumer spending grew 12% year-on-year
  • Delhi-NCR recorded 12 land transactions covering 160 acres in Q1
  • FY2023-24 recorded 29 land deals spanning 313 acres
  • Over 27 million sq ft of Delhi-NCR retail development is planned for 2024-2028
  • Delhi-NCR accounts for 66% of anticipated retail development across major cities

Why this matters

Corporate development teams should prioritize mall-owner partnerships, portfolio deals and expansion platforms in Delhi-NCR before the coming wave of retail supply reshapes asset values and tenant bargaining power.