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5 IT Firms Receive Land in Visakhapatnam, Commit ₹19,000 Crore

VISAKHAPATNAM: The state’s tech ecosystem receives a major boost as the government allocates land parcels to five IT companies, including data center projects, with an estimated investment of ₹19,000 crore. The government approved the allotment of 3.6 acres at the IT SEZ in Madhurawada to Sify Infinit Spaces Limited at ₹1 crore per acre, mandating that operations begin within two years. Additionally, Sify has been granted 25 acres in Paradesipalem at ₹50 lakh per acre for establishing a 550 MW data center, with a projected investment of ₹15,266 crore and the potential to create 600 jobs. Phenom People Private Limited…

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Sumadhura Capitol Towers Leases 500K Sq Ft in Bengaluru

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of your content: NEW DELHI: The Sumadhura Group has leased 500,000 sq ft of office and retail space to international companies at Sumadhura Capitol Towers, located in Whitefield, Bengaluru. The leasing activities are expected to yield an annual revenue of ₹50 crore. Madhusudhan G, the chairman and managing director, stated, “Bengaluru’s Grade A+ office real estate continues to attract significant interest from both local and international tenants, driven by solid infrastructure development, increasing demand, and improved connectivity.” Sumadhura Capitol Towers covers 8.67 acres with a leasable area of 1.5 million sq ft and was designed…

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Cochin body to consolidate 1,000 acres for Infopark Phase III

KOCHI: The Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) has begun the process to issue a notification for land pooling for the highly anticipated Phase III of Infopark. GCDA plans to acquire approximately 1,000 acres to establish a new campus spanning 300 acres in the Kizhakkambalam and Kunnathunadu villages. This initiative will mark Kerala’s first land pooling project. Last year, the government tasked GCDA with overseeing the land pooling process. Since then, GCDA has engaged in discussions with Infopark, conducted site inspections, and worked to identify suitable land. However, technical challenges arose as the identified lands were outside GCDA’s jurisdiction. As a…

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India’s Office Market to Surpass 1 Billion Sq Ft: Report

NEW DELHI: A recent report by Knight Frank India indicates that India’s total office stock will exceed one billion square feet by Q3 2025. The report reveals that the cumulative office space in the top eight Indian cities was 993 million sq ft as of H1 2025. From less than 200 million sq ft in 2005, the office supply has experienced a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%, approaching one billion sq ft by 2025. Bengaluru currently leads with 229 million sq ft, representing 23% of India’s total office stock. It is followed by the National Capital Region (NCR)…

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Kerala Launches Neurodiversity-Friendly Workspace in Kochi Metro

KOCHI: Kerala is inaugurating its first coworking space that embraces neurodiversity, aimed at fostering an inclusive workspace for individuals with varied needs. The facility, named ‘i by Infopark’, spans 48,000 square feet and is situated at the Ernakulam South Metro Station. Facilities can accommodate over 550 professionals, featuring flexible work settings with modern amenities, as highlighted by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday. He mentioned that this initiative could set a standard for future projects and will be expanded across the state to promote innovation and job creation. The Chief Minister elaborated in a Facebook post, “Covering an area of…

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Ujjain IT Park Expands with Phase II Development

INDORE: The IT Park in Ujjain, currently being developed, is set to expand into phase two, which will accommodate more technology firms and startups. Madhya Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation (MPIDC) has designated a developer for the second phase, covering approximately 1.5 acres. “The plan for the second phase of the IT Park has been approved, and a developer is on board to advance the project. Our goal is to foster an ecosystem and enhance infrastructure for the IT and startup sectors. There is significant demand from tech companies for well-equipped spaces. Phase one has received a positive response, and we…

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Optum Leases Office Space in Chennai’s Embassy Splendid Tech Zone

Optum Global Solutions, the Indian subsidiary of US healthcare leader UnitedHealth Group, has secured a 500,000-square-foot office space in Chennai—one of the most significant deals in South India’s commercial office sector this year. Situated in the Embassy Splendid Tech Zone, this facility will be Optum’s latest Global Capability Centre (GCC), expanding its existing presence in Noida and Bengaluru, where the company operates an area of approximately 750,000 sq ft. The agreement, finalized with rental rates around Rs 70–75 per sq ft, underscores India’s strategic importance as an innovation hub. A source familiar with the agreement noted, “This expansion will significantly…

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BlackRock Negotiates for 1 Million Sq Ft Office in NCR

Asset manager Blackrock Inc. is currently negotiating with two real estate developers in the National Capital Region (NCR) to lease 1 million sq ft of office space, according to sources close to the matter. As part of its strategy to strengthen and expand its footprint, Blackrock is in discussions with Bharti Real Estate and DLF regarding their forthcoming projects, ‘Worldmark’ and ‘Downtown’, respectively. Blackrock is eyeing an entire building within the ‘Worldmark’ complex in Delhi’s Aerocity or the ‘Downtown’ project in Gurgaon, with an imminent deal expected, according to the sources. “This will not be a built-to-suit property; however, both…

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Andhra HC Denies Stay on TCS Land Allotment in Vizag

Representational image VIJAYAWADA: On Wednesday, the high court ruled against halting the land allocation to Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in Visakhapatnam. The court noted that many states offer land to companies at minimal costs to attract investments, questioning what issue arises if Andhra Pradesh adopts a similar approach. However, the high court indicated that the allotment is contingent upon the final decision regarding the petition. Nakka Nammi Grace, president of the Society for Protection of Civil Property and Environmental Rights in Visakhapatnam, filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), arguing that the government’s allocation of land to TCS violates APIIC guidelines.…

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IndiQube Falls 15% in Trading Debut on July 30

Shares of IndiQube Spaces dropped nearly 15% on their trading debut on Wednesday, as broader markets remained subdued ahead of an impending U.S. tariff deadline. This scenario values the Indian workspace solutions provider at ₹44.13 billion ($506 million). IndiQube’s debut is notable among a dozen Indian IPOs this month, being only the second to list at a discount. The firm raised $80.3 million through an IPO that was 12.4 times oversubscribed last week, showing strong demand from both retail and institutional investors. Its shares opened at a 9% discount to the IPO price of ₹237 in Mumbai and were down…