UNESCO Heritage City
Ahmedabad
Gujarat's commercial capital and India's first UNESCO World Heritage City, with 103 tracked stores across 18 brands generating ₹1,402+ Cr revenue.
Retail Snapshot *
₹13.6 Cr
Avg Revenue / Store
* Datum Intelligence proprietary data. Sports & Fashion retail, FY 2025-26.
Brands Present
18 Sports & Fashion brands with stores in Ahmedabad *
Adidas
Asics
Decathlon
H&M
Intune
Lifestyle
Marks & Spencer
Max Fashion
Nike
Pantaloons
Puma
Reebok
Shoppers Stop
Skechers
Under Armour
Westside
Zara
Zudio
Category & Format Breakdown
Sports & Fashion retail mix in Ahmedabad *
Category Split
Fashion vs Sports store count
Store Format Distribution
Mall, High Street, Factory Outlet
Top Malls
Key retail destinations in Ahmedabad by revenue
Mall Performance
Stores, brands, and revenue by mall
| Mall | Stores | Brands | Revenue |
|---|
| Nexus Ahmedabad One | 13 | 13 | ₹262 Cr |
| Palladium Mall | 10 | 10 | ₹241 Cr |
| Atm Mall | 1 | 1 | ₹66 Cr |
| Iscon Mega Mall | 2 | 2 | ₹47 Cr |
| Himalaya Mall | 2 | 2 | ₹29 Cr |
| Shakti Etc Shoping Mall | 1 | 1 | ₹25 Cr |
| Kankubagh Mall | 1 | 1 | ₹24 Cr |
| Iscon Emporio | 1 | 1 | ₹20 Cr |
Brand Revenue Leaders
Top 10 brands by revenue in Ahmedabad
Footfall Estimates
Annual visitor volumes at key retail destinations
Nexus Ahmedabad One
18M
Vastrapur. 13 stores, ₹263 Cr. Gujarat's #1 mall.
Palladium Mall
15M
SG Highway. 10 stores, ₹241 Cr. Premium retail.
Himalaya Mall
8M
Drive-In Road. 2 tracked stores. Mid-segment anchor.
Iscon Mega Mall
6M
SG Highway. 2 tracked stores. Growing retail mix.
Seasonal Variance
10-15%
Summer dip Apr-Jun. Navratri peak (9 nights of shopping + celebration).
Conversion Rate
25%
Value-conscious but aspirational. Strong Navratri merchandise demand.
Upcoming Retail Pipeline
Malls and retail spaces under construction or announced
| Project | Developer | Location | Size | Expected | Status |
|---|
| Lulu Mall Ahmedabad | Lulu Group | Kuha, Gandhinagar | 7,00,000 sq ft | 2026 | Nearing Completion |
| GIFT One Mall | GIFT City | Gandhinagar | 2,00,000 sq ft | 2027 | Under Construction |
| Shivalik Business Hub Mall | Shivalik Group | SG Highway | 1,50,000 sq ft | 2026 | Nearing Completion |
Pipeline adds 10+ lakh sq ft. Lulu Mall (Gujarat's largest) will transform organized retail in the state.
Sports & Fitness Infrastructure
Active lifestyle ecosystem driving sportswear demand
1,200+
Gyms & Fitness
Gold's Gym, Cult.fit, Anytime Fitness, local chains
GT + AF
Pro Sports Teams
Gujarat Titans (IPL), Ahmedabad FC. Cricket-first culture.
8+ Events
Marathons & Runs (2026)
Adani Ahmedabad Marathon, Sabarmati Riverfront Run
Narendra Modi Stadium
World's Largest (1.32L)
Motera. World's largest cricket stadium. IPL + ICC events.
Sabarmati Riverfront
11 km Promenade
Daily 10K+ walkers/joggers. Cycling track. Events venue.
Navratri
9-Night Festival
World's longest dance festival. 50L+ participants. Massive sportswear demand.
Key Retail Corridors
Primary commercial and retail zones
SG Highway
Premium retail corridor. Nexus, Palladium, showrooms.
CG Road
Heritage commercial strip. Branded + traditional retail.
Prahlad Nagar / Satellite
Upscale residential. Growing high-street retail.
Ashram Road
Riverfront-adjacent. Commercial + retail mix.
GIFT City / Gandhinagar
New financial hub. Growing premium retail demand.
Vastrapur / Bodakdev
Mall corridor. Ahmedabad One, restaurant row.
Real Estate & Rentals
Commercial and retail rental landscape
Mall Rental Range
₹150 - 350/sqft/mo
Premium: Nexus, Palladium ₹280-350
High Street Rental
₹80 - 200/sqft/mo
CG Road, SG Highway
Commercial Yield
7% - 9%
SG Highway, GIFT City
Property Price Growth
+55%
Since 2020 (SG Highway, Prahlad Nagar)
Avg Property Rate
₹5K - 14K/sqft
Premium: ₹10-18K (Bodakdev, Satellite)
Office Lease Term
5-9 years
GIFT City, SG Highway commercial
Market Outlook 2026
Trends and projections for Ahmedabad retail
Price Forecast
+12-16%
GIFT City corridor and SG Highway
Retail Trend
Aspiration + Festive
Navratri economy + growing brand aspirations
Key Driver
GIFT City + Mfg
Financial hub + industrial base = diversified retail demand
Connectivity & Infrastructure
Transport links driving retail footfall
Metro
Blue + Green Lines (40 km)
Phase 1 operational. Thaltej to GIFT City.
Airport
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Intl
Domestic + International. 12 km from city center.
Upcoming
Bullet Train (Mumbai-Ahmedabad)
Expected 2028. Sabarmati station. Will boost retail.
Sources
Retail data: Datum Intelligence proprietary store-level database (Sports & Fashion retail, 2025-26)
City data & research sources
Note: Rental rates and property prices are indicative ranges based on published market reports. Actual rates may vary.