Delhi-NCR retail leasing rose in 2024 as rents climbed and 27m sq ft pipeline built up

Resurfacing a 2024 report: Delhi-NCR's retail market saw stronger leasing, tighter premium-mall vacancy and higher rents that year. Noida and Gurugram leasing rose 12–15%, while more than 27 million sq ft of retail development was planned across the region through 2028.

— FiledMon, 14 Sept, 2026, 05:33 IST·First seen Mon, 14 Sept, 2026, 05:32 IST·Source Financial Express · BrandWagon

What happened

Delhi-NCR retail real estate market · Delhi-NCR retail real estate posted record 2024 leasing, lower mall vacancies and rising rents. Infrastructure including

Key facts

  • India retail leasing rose 7% year-on-year to 3.1 million sq ft in H1 2024
  • 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
  • Consumer spending rose 12% year-on-year
  • Noida and Gurugram retail leasing rose 12–15% in 2024
  • Delhi-NCR recorded 12 land deals covering 160 acres in Q1
  • FY2023-24 saw 29 land deals spanning 313 acres
  • More than 27 million sq ft of Delhi-NCR retail development is planned for 2024–2028
  • Delhi-NCR represents 66% of anticipated retail development across major cities

Why this matters

Retailers and property platforms should evaluate partnerships, acquisitions and anchor-tenant deals in Noida and Gurugram, where leasing momentum and expanding development pipelines can accelerate regional scale.