Retail Sector Leasing: Demand for retail spaces in recently completed malls played a significant role in shaping the overall retail space occupancy in 2023, and nearly 30 per cent share in total absorption was led by primary leasing in these malls. During the year, the retail sector in India witnessed a surge in leasing activity, with Mumbai and Pune recording 5-year high leasing at 1.0 and 0.8 million sq ft, respectively. Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Delhi-NCR, Ahmedabad, Kolkata and Hyderabad witnessed steady leasing activity, the CBRE report stated.