Knight Frank India's Think India Think Retail 2025 report has identified 74 ghost malls comprising 15.5 million sq ft of vacant retail space, with 15 properties holding revival potential worth ₹357 crore in annual rental income across tier-1 and tier-2 cities.

India's retail real estate sector is entering a transformative decade where green building practices and smart technology will reshape shopping malls, mixed-use complexes, and high-street retail destinations across tier-1 and emerging cities.

India's retail REIT sector is projected to become a ₹60,000-80,000 crore market by 2030, representing up to 40% of the country's total REIT market, according to new research from Anarock.

Discover how Tier-2 cities like Chandigarh and Mohali are redefining urban lifestyles through lifestyle malls, mixed-use developments, and retail-led transformation.

India's top 7 cities are set to add 16.6 million sq. ft. of new Grade A mall space by 2026, led by Hyderabad and Delhi-NCR. Rising leasing demand, global brand entries, and Tier 2–3 city growth are driving this retail real estate boom.

India's real estate landscape is undergoing a dramatic shift as tier-2 and tier-3 cities now account for nearly half of all land acquisitions by developers. This emerging trend, backed by a 20% surge in housing sales and 43% growth in the primary market, signals a fundamental reorientation.