COMMERCIAL SERVICES
Retail
Helping retailers and destinations grow with confidence
We help retailers, landlords and developers make informed real estate decisions through strategic transaction advisory and research-led retail solutions.
India's retail sector continues to evolve as consumer expectations, new retail formats and expanding brands reshape the market. Whether you're launching into a new city, leasing retail space, repositioning a shopping centre or growing a portfolio across India, success depends on making informed property decisions backed by market knowledge and experience.
Knight Frank India provides end-to-end real estate advisory across the retail lifecycle. Combining market intelligence, leasing expertise and strategic consulting, we help retailers, landlords and developers identify opportunities, strengthen asset performance and deliver long-term growth.
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International Partner, Senior Executive Director Occupier Strategy & Solutions, Industrial & LogistiContact
Why work with our retail team
Research-led advice from a team with deep relationships across India's retail industry
Our retail services
Our team supports you across five core areas, from finding the right space to repositioning an existing asset or entering the Indian market for the first time.
High street, mall and other retail leasing
We advise brands on leasing opportunities across India’s high streets, malls and other retail destinations. Combining market intelligence, local expertise and an understanding of consumer and occupier trends, we develop strategies that support the right location, positioning, tenant mix and long-term commercial performance.
Mall mandates
Our mall mandate services support landlords and developers in attracting the right retail brands and creating compelling tenant mixes that strengthen asset performance. From market assessment and leasing strategy to prospect identification and transaction negotiations, we bring together market insight and sector expertise to drive occupancy, tenant quality and long-term value.
Land lease for retail brands
We advise retail brands on identifying and securing land opportunities aligned with their plans and long-term business objectives. Our market knowledge and research-led approach provide insight into location, development potential and commercial considerations, enabling brands to assess opportunities and make informed decisions.
Mall revamp
We advise landlords and developers on strategies to reposition and enhance existing retail assets in response to changing consumer expectations and market dynamics.
Entry strategy and strategic alliances for international brands
We advise international retail brands on developing market entry strategies tailored to India’s diverse retail landscape. Our expertise spans market assessment, location strategy, partner identification and strategic alliances, providing brands with local insights and global perspective required to navigate market dynamics, establish the right partnerships and build sustainable presence.
We decode retail psychology and market dynamics to create distinctive, insight-led solutions that deliver value for our clients.
Viral Desai
International Partner, Senior Executive Director - Knight Frank India
