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Q1 2026 Office Completions Drop 36% Amid West Asia Tensions

Representative Image NEW DELHI: According to a report by Vestian, India’s office space completions plunged 36% quarter-on-quarter, reaching 9.7 million sq ft in Q1 2026, the lowest in a year. The slowdown can be attributed to global uncertainties, including the West Asia conflict, causing developers to adopt a more cautious stance. Cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Mumbai were significantly affected, with Hyderabad’s completions dropping to just 0.3 million sq ft from 6 million sq ft in the previous quarter. Despite this reduction in supply, office demand remained strong, with absorption increasing by 20% year-on-year to 21.53 million sq ft, driven…

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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…

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Hyderabad Builders Tempt Buyers with Harleys, EVs, and Gold

Representative AI image HYDERABAD: In response to slow sales, various developers in Hyderabad are offering luxurious gifts to entice potential homebuyers. Options include premium motorcycles, 24-carat gold coins, electric vehicles, and complimentary interior upgrades. For example, one prominent developer is providing a Harley Davidson worth ₹3 lakh with bookings in selective high-demand areas such as Kokapet, Kukatpally, Uppal, Patancheru, and Rajendranagar. Another developer plans to offer electric vehicles valued at ₹8 lakh to clients of an upcoming residential project located between Uppal and Ramanthapur. Gold has also emerged as a favored incentive, despite its rising prices. A builder from Miyapur…

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Hyderabad: GHMC’s 15 Lakh Sq Yards of TDR Raises High-Rise Costs

HYDERABAD: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has over 15 lakh square yards (equivalent to 316 acres) of Transferable Development Rights (TDRs) valued at ₹2,000 crore. Builders and developers believe these TDRs can satisfy Greater Hyderabad’s construction demands for the next two to three years. The state government intends to issue additional TDRs to property owners affected by land acquisitions for projects like the Musi rejuvenation, flyovers, road expansions, and lake development. The GHMC has issued TDRs amounting to 51.83 lakh square yards (about 1,070 acres) to property owners since 2017 after acquiring land for road widening and other public…

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Hyderabad: Builder Cited for Illegal Parking Layout Changes

HYDERABAD: The Ranga Reddy District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has ordered a builder in Bowrampet to provide a legally sanctioned car parking space to a flat owner. This ruling follows revelations that the developer had improperly modified the stilt-floor layout of Pinewood Apartments, leading to ongoing disputes among residents. The complainant, who purchased flat no. 303 for ₹25.91 lakh in February 2022, noted that the sale deed specifically included a car parking slot. Upon moving in, however, he found that the builder had deviated from the HMDA-approved design. The initial plan allowed for 10 car parking spaces with two driveways,…

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Prestige Group’s ₹1,556 Cr Land Acquisition in Hyderabad

Representative Image In a landmark transaction, the Prestige Group has acquired an 11-acre plot in Hyderabad’s Knowledge City for Rs 1,556.5 crore, marking the city’s most expensive land deal to date. This acquisition, part of an auction by the Telangana Government on October 6, 2025, positions Hyderabad at the forefront of India’s commercial real estate boom. At a rate of Rs 141.5 crore per acre, this deal establishes a new standard for land costs not only in Hyderabad but across the nation. This transaction arrives amid Hyderabad’s ascent as a global business hub, fueled by its reputation as India’s tech…

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Telangana to Raise Property Registration Values After Deadlock

HYDERABAD: After a year of indecision and industry resistance, the state government has opted to revise market values—the official ‘government value’ for property registration—within the core urban area (CUR). This highly sought-after zone, which encompasses approximately 27 local bodies within the Outer Ring Road, is responsible for nearly 60% to 70% of the annual revenue from the registration and stamps department. The proposed increase is significant, ranging from 30% to 50% above current rates, with the intention of bridging the gap between official registration values and existing market prices. Once enacted, this initiative is projected to generate an additional ₹2,000…

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Telangana to Sell Long-Vacant Rajiv Swagruha Flats for ₹1,000 Cr

Representative image created by AI HYDERABAD: With the real estate market in and around the city gaining momentum, the state government has put Rajiv Swagruha Corporation flats in Bandlaguda, Pocharam, and Gajularamaram townships up for sale, with expectations of raising over ₹1,000 crore. A total of 159 flats in Sahabhavana township (Bandlaguda), 601 in Sadbhavana township (Pocharam), and 418 flats in 9- to 14-storey towers—located in the Medchal-Malkajgiri district—are now available for purchase. Interested buyers must submit applications, and allotments will be decided by a draw scheduled for July 30, August 1, 2, and 20, if there are multiple bids…

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Shortage of Grade-A Office Space Hampers Hi-Tech City, Hyderabad

HYDERABAD: Heineken’s decision to establish a global capability center (GCC) in Hyderabad with an investment of nearly Rs 3,000 crore has proven challenging, as securing space in the bustling IT hub of HITEC City has become increasingly difficult. Sources indicate that this trendy area, often compared to San Francisco’s Bay Area, is almost fully leased out in terms of Grade A office space. Notable developments in HITEC City include Sattva Group’s Knowledge Park and Knowledge City, RMZ’s Nexity, Raheja Mindspace, and CapitaLand Park, along with individual projects by Auro Realty and My Home Group. Recently, McDonald’s acquired approximately 200,000 sq…