Prestige Group's Forum Malls reveals ambitious expansion plan to open 14 new shopping centres across major Indian metros by 2029, including India's first athleisure-focused mall near Bengaluru airport.

Star Localmart expands to 170 stores with DusMinute acquisition, targeting ₹5,000 crore revenue by 2030 across South India's hyperlocal retail market.

India's REIT sector enters transformational growth phase, expanding beyond traditional office assets into malls, logistics, and data centers while targeting tier-2 cities for geographic diversification.

IKEA India launches its first Delhi-NCR store with a 15,000 sq ft city-format outlet at Pacific Mall, marking a strategic shift toward urban accessibility and omnichannel retail expansion

Apple launched its first South Indian retail store in Bengaluru's Phoenix Mall with a ₹2.09 crore annual lease, marking a significant expansion in India's tech and commercial real estate landscape.

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.

India’s top cities are witnessing a retail boom. Anarock forecasts over 16.6 million sq ft of mall supply by 2026, led by Hyderabad and Delhi-NCR.

Prestige Estates and Arihant Foundations have entered a joint venture to develop residential, commercial, retail, and hospitality projects in Chennai, marking a strategic expansion for both real estate firms

DLF's rental arm DCCDL is investing ₹6,000 crore to develop 75 lakh square feet of premium green commercial space in Gurugram, including 55 lakh square feet of Grade A+ office space in DLF Downtown and a 20 lakh square foot Mall of India.

Nexus Select Trust, a major REIT, is in talks to buy Chennai's Marina Mall, which has about 600,000 square feet of retail space. Direct sources said Nexus Select Trust's growth plan included this substantial move.

PNB Housing Finance aims to raise its loan portfolio by 17% in FY25, the biggest expansion since 2019. A strong capital position has allowed the firm to concentrate on retail lending, which currently accounts for 97% of its operations, including affordable housing.

Prestige Group, a renowned Bengaluru-based real estate developer, wants to build 9 million square feet of mall space in important Indian cities within three years. Muhammad Ali, Retail CEO, is planning to expand into Mumbai and Delhi-NCR, signalling a major development phase for the organisation.

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.

Nestasia officially launches its first Bangalore shop. Nestasia's second brick-and-mortar shop in India, this 680 sq. ft. boutique in Bellandur, is a milestone.

IBO, a business that builds and restores houses, opened its first store in Hyderabad, Telangana. The expansion supports the brand's goal of offering customers a value-priced omni-channel house building retail and home innovation experience.