NEW DELHI, April 13 -- High-street retail rents are rising faster than mall leases across India's top cities, as brands pay a premium for visibility and daily footfall, according to a report released on Monday.

The report, Retail Releap 2026 by Anarock Group, said prime high streets are seeing steady rental growth, while mall rents have remained largely stable, with increases limited to a handful of high-performing grade-A properties. The divergence reflects tight availability in premium malls, pushing retailers to be more selective about store locations even as developers prepare to add fresh supply over the next few years.

"With vacancy levels in premium malls remaining constrained, several brands, particularly across fashion, luxury,...