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Delhi's First Mall, Ansal Plaza, Becomes a 'Ghost Town': What Went Wrong?

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News18•25-02-2026, 07:10

Delhi's First Mall, Ansal Plaza, Becomes a 'Ghost Town': What Went Wrong?

•Ansal Plaza, Delhi's first modern shopping mall opened in 1999, is now largely deserted and called a 'ghost town'.
•Once a vibrant hub with retail, food court, cinema, and an amphitheater, it introduced mall culture to Delhi.
•An old guard recalls the mall's heyday, when it was a popular dating spot and hosted live concerts.
•Despite its unique architecture and connectivity, the mall lost its charm due to new, grander malls opening in Delhi.
•Relaunched in 2016, the effort failed, leaving only a few businesses and an empty parking lot, struggling to survive.

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