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HMDA Aims to De-Notify Kokapet IT SEZ for Land Unlocking

Representative AI image HYDERABAD: Almost two decades after designating 117 acres in Kokapet for a prominent information technology special economic zone (IT SEZ), the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) has decided to terminate the project and prepare the valuable land for auction, potentially yielding around Rs 12,000 crore. HMDA has requested the Centre to de-notify the IT SEZ, allowing the state government to reallocate the land for generating revenue. Officials revealed that approximately 90 to 95 acres of the original designation are currently available and could be auctioned following the necessary approvals. The planned SEZ was first proposed by the…

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Uttar Pradesh to establish 500 GCC units by 2031: CM

LUCKNOW: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has called on global corporations and tech companies to “build the future in Uttar Pradesh”, positioning the state as a potential hub for Global Capability Centres (GCCs), technology investments, and advanced manufacturing. He emphasized Uttar Pradesh’s skilled workforce, improving infrastructure, and investor-friendly policies. While speaking at the Uttar Pradesh Global Growth Dialogue 2026 in Bengaluru, Yogi stated, “The state aims to facilitate 40 million square feet of Grade-A office space and establish 500 GCC units by 2031.” According to Yogi, Uttar Pradesh offers one of the country’s most competitive business environments, backed by over 36…

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Google Secures 2.6 Million Sq Ft at Alembic City, Bengaluru

BENGALURU: Google is expanding its presence in Bengaluru’s Whitefield by securing approximately 2.6 million square feet at Alembic City, highlighting its long-term commitment to the area. In October 2024, Google IT Services India leased around 650,000 sq ft at this location, and under the agreement, the landlord is obligated to “hold and reserve” three additional blocks—Annex Tower, Office Block Tower G, and Office Block Tower B—exclusively for Google, according to documents from Propstack. The contract states that “the lessor shall not, during the term of this right, negotiate or agree to lease the reserved blocks to any third party” unless…

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Google Secures 617,000 Sq Ft Office in Gurugram

NEW DELHI: Google, the American tech powerhouse, has secured a lease for 617,000 sq ft at Atrium Place Gurugram, a collaboration between DLF and Hines. This deal stands out as one of the largest office space transactions this year, according to two sources familiar with the matter. Details regarding the lease duration and financial arrangements remain undisclosed. This agreement follows Google’s prior lease of 550,000 sq ft at a commercial complex in Gurugram through managed workspace provider Table Space. “Google is deeply committed to India and is expanding its office spaces accordingly,” one of the sources noted. “The company has…