Retail Real Estate Booms in India: 169% YoY Growth in Q1 2025 Leasing Activity

India’s retail sector had a record-breaking start to 2025, with leasing activity soaring 169% year-on-year in Q1. Bengaluru and Hyderabad led the surge, accounting for 60% of leasing volumes. Fashion and domestic retailers dominated the space, while five new malls added 2 million sq. ft. of fresh supply—outpacing all of 2024. With 7 million sq. ft. more mall space expected in the coming quarters, retail real estate is on track for a landmark year.