India, Dec. 25 -- The Christmas season has kicked off with gusto across the National Capital Region, transforming malls and public spaces into bustling centres of celebration-and commerce. As twinkling lights, festive music, and immersive decor draw crowds in large numbers, Christmas has once again emerged as a powerful economic driver for malls and shopping arcades, setting the stage for a strong year-end retail push.

Across Delhi-NCR, footfalls have surged as families step out to celebrate, shop, dine, and be entertained under one roof. For mall operators and retailers, Christmas now marks the beginning of a crucial spending cycle that extends through New Year, driven by discretionary purchases, gifting, food and beverage consumption, ...