Delhi-NCR retail rents rise as premium-mall vacancy falls to 8.3% (resurfacing a December 2024 report)

Strong 2024 leasing and consumer spending lifted Delhi-NCR retail property demand, with Noida and Gurugram leasing up 12-15%. The region is projected to add more than 27 million sq ft of retail space between 2024 and 2028.

— FiledWed, 22 Jul, 2026, 05:36 IST·First seen Wed, 22 Jul, 2026, 05:35 IST·Source Financial Express · BrandWagon

What happened

Delhi-NCR retail real estate market · Delhi-NCR retail property recorded strong 2024 leasing, declining premium-mall vacancy and higher rents. Infrastructure

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 were ₹800-₹1,000 per sq ft
  • Consumer spending rose 12% year on year
  • Golf Course Road rents exceeded ₹300 per sq ft
  • Noida and Gurugram retail leasing rose 12-15% in 2024
  • Delhi-NCR is projected to add over 27 million sq ft of retail space during 2024-2028, or 66% of major-city supply

Why this matters

Retail brands should secure prime Delhi-NCR mall locations early and use Noida and Gurugram’s leasing momentum to prioritize expansion, partnerships, or site acquisitions.