India’s retail leasing market remained resilient in the first half of 2026 despite economic headwinds, with leasing activity rising 20% year-on-year to about 3.9 million sq ft. The growth came even as inflation worries and geopolitical uncertainties made businesses cautious.
A CBRE report attributed the expansion to continued retailer growth, noting that upcoming Grade A retail projects and infrastructure development could further push demand towards suburban and emerging locations.
