Delhi-NCR retail leasing strengthened as premium-mall vacancy and high-street rents tightened, resurfacing a 2024 report

Resurfacing a 2024 report: Delhi-NCR's retail market saw stronger leasing and rising rents in 2024, with premium-mall vacancy falling to 8.3% from 9% in 2023. Noida and Gurugram leasing grew 12%-15%, while more than 27 million sq ft of retail supply is planned across the region through 2028.

— FiledFri, 28 Aug, 2026, 05:33 IST·First seen Fri, 28 Aug, 2026, 05:33 IST·Source Financial Express · BrandWagon

What happened

Delhi-NCR retail real estate market · Delhi-NCR retail real estate saw record leasing, tighter premium-mall vacancy and higher high-street rents in 2024.

Key facts

  • India retail leasing rose 7% YoY 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 retail leasing rose 12%-15% in 2024
  • Consumer spending grew 12% YoY
  • Delhi-NCR recorded 12 land deals covering 160 acres in Q1
  • FY2023-24 recorded 29 land deals spanning 313 acres
  • More than 27 million sq ft of Delhi-NCR retail space is planned for 2024-2028, 66% of major-city supply

Why this matters

Retailers and landlords should prioritize partnerships or acquisitions in proven Noida and Gurugram corridors before new supply reshapes regional bargaining power.