•Retail rents in Delhi-NCR are rising, driven by a parallel recovery in office markets and increasing corporate occupancy.
•Cushman & Wakefield reports retail rent increases of 2-14% across prime high streets, with Khan Market up 8% and Gurugram’s Galleria Market nearly 14% year-on-year.
•Office leasing across NCR has regained momentum, bringing a consistent weekday population back to key urban areas, directly influencing retail performance.
•JLL data shows retail leasing in India's top cities grew 54% in 2025, with Delhi-NCR a dominant market for new store expansion.
•Developers emphasize creating experiential lifestyle environments, integrating offices, residential communities, and transit for sustained footfall and higher rentals.
