Fashion and apparel drive 20% growth in India's organised retail leasing in H1 2026
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Summary
India's organised retail leasing grew 20% year-on-year to 3.9 million sq. ft. in H1 2026, with fashion and apparel brands driving the largest share of space absorption across major cities.
Key Facts
TypeAnalysis
SourceIndia Brand Equity Foundation
PublishedThursday, 30 July 2026
Affected Population~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
Key Authorities
Ministry of Electronics & ITTRAICERT-InMinistry of Social Justice & EmpowermentNITI Aayog
Key Stakeholders
Internet UsersTech CompaniesStartupsBPL FamiliesSenior CitizensPersons with Disabilities
Government Context
NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
Centre-Right
LeftCentreRight
Amendment History
1 change recorded for this policy.
DescriptionFriday, 31 July 2026via ibef
India's organised retail leasing grew 20% year-on-year to 3.9 million sq. ft. in H1 2026, with fashion and apparel brands driving the largest share of space absorption across major cities.
India's organised retail leasing increased 20% year-on-year to 3.9 million sq. ft. in the first half of 2026, driven by strong demand from fashion and apparel retailers and supported by expanding Grade A retail infrastructure.
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