India's retail real estate sector is set to unlock a ₹60,000-₹80,000 crore REIT opportunity over the next five years as Grade A malls mature into institutional assets, with Tier-II cities emerging as key growth drivers alongside evolving consumer preferences for experience-led retail formats.

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.

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

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.