India's retail sector recorded 2.24 million sq ft of leasing activity in Q2 2025 across major cities, with Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi-NCR leading the charge despite seasonal challenges.

Nexus Select Trust, the Blackstone Group's retail arm, is poised to expand in India. The agreement to buy 1 million square feet of malls in Hyderabad from L&T Metro is valued at ₹1,100 crore. This massive purchase comprises the E-Galleria Mall in Moosarambagh, the L&T Metro Mall in Punjagutta.