Resurfacing a 2024 report: Delhi-NCR retail leasing accelerated as rents rose and 27m sq ft pipeline built

Data resurfacing from 2024 shows Delhi-NCR’s premium mall vacancy fell to 8.3% that year, while Noida and Gurugram retail leasing rose 12–15%. More than 27 million sq ft of retail space was planned across the region through 2028, accounting for 66% of major-city supply projections.

— FiledWed, 22 Jul, 2026, 08:20 IST·First seen Wed, 22 Jul, 2026, 08:19 IST·Source Financial Express · BrandWagon

What happened

Delhi-NCR retail real estate market · Delhi-NCR retail property leasing and rents surged in 2024 as vacancy fell, aided by infrastructure including Jewar

Key facts

  • India retail leasing rose 7% YoY to 3.1 million sq ft in H1 2024
  • Delhi-NCR premium mall vacancy declined to 8.3% in 2024 from 9% in 2023
  • South Extension ground-floor rents rose to ₹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 increased 12% YoY
  • 12 Delhi-NCR land transactions covering 160 acres in Q1
  • 29 land deals spanning 313 acres in FY2023-24
  • Delhi-NCR has over 27 million sq ft of planned retail space for 2024-2028
  • Delhi-NCR represents 66% of anticipated retail development across major cities

Why this matters

Prioritize selective leasing, mall partnerships, and acquisition opportunities in Noida and Gurugram before new supply reshapes local catchments through 2028.