Malls vs High Streets: Where India Is Shopping More — And What It Means for You

India’s retail market is shifting as high streets compete with malls, bringing more stores, cafes, and experiences closer to home—reshaping how people shop and spend time.

India Real Estate Sees $4.3 Bn PE Investment Surge in FY26, Deal Activity Hits 7-Year High

India’s real estate sector recorded USD 4.3 billion in PE investments across 60 deals in FY26, marking a 7-year high, with office assets leading and domestic capital hitting a multi-year peak.

India’s Retail Boom to Attract USD 3.5 Billion in Next 3 Years as Western Malls Crumble

As malls in the US and Europe struggle with closures and declining footfalls, India’s retail sector is emerging as a global standout—driven by extreme undersupply of Grade-A malls, rising consumption, and strong investor interest, with USD 3.5 billion in inflows expected over the next three years.

Reinvigorating India’s Ghost Shopping Centres Can Unlock ₹357 Crore in Annual Rentals

Knight Frank’s Retail 2025 report finds 74 ghost malls across India, with 15 assets capable of unlocking ₹357 crore in annual rentals through reinvigoration.

Mall Operators Set for Double-Digit Growth Through Next Fiscal: Crisil Report

India’s mall operators are set to maintain double-digit revenue growth through next fiscal, driven by robust consumption, new mall space additions, high occupancy, and rising rental realisations, according to Crisil Ratings.