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India's best malls are running out of space
Published 27 July 2026 ยท india
Synopsis Retail leasing demand in India's top cities significantly exceeds new Grade A mall supply. This persistent imbalance has driven vacancy rates to their lowest
Synopsis Retail leasing demand in India's top cities significantly exceeds new Grade A mall supply. This persistent imbalance has driven vacancy rates to their lowest levels since 2010.
New mall completions have sharply declined, further widening the demand-supply gap. Retailers are now competing intensely for high-quality, well-located retail spaces. Future retail growth will
focus on institutional developments and experience-led formats.
Published: July 27, 2026 โข 12:47 PM IST ยท Updated: July 27, 2026 โข 1:07 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Synopsis Retail leasing demand in India's top cities significantly exceeds new Grade A mall supply.
This persistent imbalance has driven vacancy rates to their lowest levels since 2010. New mall completions have sharply declined, further widening the demand-supply gap.
Retailers are now competing intensely for high-quality, well-located retail spaces.
Future retail growth will focus on institutional developments and experience-led formats.