Is Hyderabad’s ‘Far West’ Growth Sustainable?
Representative AI image HYDERABAD: Just a few minutes off the eight-lane Outer Ring Road (ORR) at Exit 2, the scene shifts markedly in Greater Hyderabad. The skyline flattens, roads narrow and become dusty, lighting is sparse, and shops are few and far between. However, there’s no shortage of billboards advertising new residential projects, ongoing constructions, and local property broker offices. These promotional materials come with enticing offers: “Pay nothing until completion,” “20% now, 20% annually,” and “Zero GST.” As you drive from Kollur towards Patancheru, pass through Mokila (northwest) and Tellapur (southwest), the landscape remains virtually unchanged. This area is…