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Apple Expands Hyderabad Office to 6.3 Lakh Sq Ft at WaveRock

BENGALURU: Apple India has signed a new office lease for over 65,000 square feet at the WaveRock IT campus in Hyderabad’s Financial District. This brings its total area in the Xander-owned property to nearly 630,000 square feet, according to documents obtained by the publication. The recent lease covers 65,168 square feet and was finalized earlier this week between Apple India Private Limited and TSI Business Parks (Hyderabad) Private Limited, the landlord of WaveRock. This follows a previous lease of 64,125 square feet signed in July 2025, resulting in an overall expansion of approximately 130,000 square feet for Apple in 2025.…

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Survey urges holistic rethink of development control rules

NEW DELHI: India’s urban areas are at a pivotal point, as highlighted by the Economic Survey 2025-26, which emphasizes that the nation’s urban narrative currently reflects an “unfinished promise.” To fully harness the capabilities of these “engines of growth,” the report advocates for a comprehensive reassessment of development control regulations (DCR) and a strategic overhaul in urban financing and governance. Central to this shift is the imperative to recognize cities as “critical economic infrastructure” rather than just living spaces. The survey points out a notable “governance deficit,” suggesting that while major global cities operate with autonomy, Indian cities often prioritize…

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Hyderabad: ₹100 Crore Tax Evasion by 1 Lakh Property Owners

HYDERABAD: The financially struggling Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has discovered over one lakh property owners who have collectively avoided paying over Rs 100 crore in taxes by undervaluing their properties for several years. This was revealed during a GIS-based survey conducted by the GHMC between August 2024 and December 2025, utilizing drone imagery and high-resolution mapping. As part of the survey, over six lakh properties were assessed. The data indicated that most of the under-assessed properties are located in Serilingampally, Chandanagar, Moosapet, Kukatpally, and LB Nagar circles—areas characterized by rapid urban development, high-rise buildings, and increased commercial activity over…

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Hyderabad: 1 Lakh Owners Evaded ₹100 Crore in Taxes, GHMC Reports

HYDERABAD: The financially challenged Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has identified over 100,000 property owners who collectively evaded taxes exceeding Rs 100 crore due to prolonged under-assessment of their properties. This discovery was made during a GIS-based survey conducted from August 2024 to December 2025, utilizing drone imagery and high-resolution mapping. More than six lakh properties were evaluated as part of this survey. The results indicated that most under-assessed properties are located in rapidly urbanized areas such as Serilingampally, Chandanagar, Moosapet, Kukatpally, and LB Nagar, all of which have seen significant commercial and residential development in recent years. An official…

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Telangana to Forensically Audit Land Deals in All Districts

HYDERABAD: The government has announced plans to carry out forensic audits throughout all districts to identify irregularities associated with the Dharani portal, following multiple violations uncovered in preliminary audits in Siddipet and Sircilla. Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy stated on Saturday that those found exploiting the Dharani portal to illegally obtain government land and misappropriate registration revenues would face stringent action. He made these remarks during a high-level committee meeting at the Secretariat. “The state government has decided to conduct forensic audits across all districts to uncover irregularities linked to the Dharani portal. Several violations have already been identified in…

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Hyderabad Property Registrations Up 14% in December 2025

NEW DELHI: By the end of December 2025, Hyderabad witnessed a notable increase in registration activity within its residential property market, with a 14% year-on-year rise in home registrations. Despite seeing a slight decrease in full-year volumes, the numbers reflect a positive trend, as reported by Knight Frank India. In December 2025, Hyderabad registered a total of 6,600 residential properties valued at ₹4,399 crore, marking the third-highest month of the year for registrations. For the entirety of 2025, the city recorded 75,222 home registrations, a 2% decline compared to the previous year, but the total value of registered properties surged…

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Telangana to Issue TDRs for Land Near Water Bodies

Representative Image HYDERABAD: In a bid to promote the utilization of transferable development rights (TDR) in the state and generate market interest, the municipal administration department has stipulated that 10% of the built-up area in high-rise buildings exceeding 10 floors should be allocated through TDRs. This initiative aims to benefit landowners holding TDRs. Currently, the GHMC and other agencies offer TDRs instead of cash compensation for land acquired for various projects and road expansions. However, there is minimal demand for TDRs, forcing owners to sell them at significantly reduced prices. Developers can utilize TDR for additional built-up space. The state…

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Telangana HC Dismisses Union Bank’s Property Auction Appeal

HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court has dismissed an appeal from Union Bank of India regarding the cancellation of an auction for a property owned by a city-based company undergoing liquidation. The court found that the bank had not adhered to proper legal procedures. A division bench, featuring Justices K. Lakshman and V. Ramakrishna Reddy, stated that while banks can recover funds through auctions, they must do so transparently and involve the official liquidator to ensure the property achieves the best possible sale price. The ruling came during the bank’s appeal against a March 2025 decision, in which a single judge…

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Hyderabad: ED Files Supplementary Complaint in Sahiti Case

HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad unit of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has submitted a supplementary prosecution complaint under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against key figures involved in the Sahiti Infratec Ventures India Pvt Ltd (SIVIPL) fraud case. This complaint has been presented to the MSJ Court in Nampally, which acknowledged it on Monday. According to the ED, the complaint targets B Lakshminarayana, a former director, and S Purnachandra Rao, the marketing head of SIVIPL. Following an FIR filed by the Telangana police, the ED initiated a money-laundering investigation. The FIR claimed that SIVIPL and its promoters promoted a ‘pre-launch…

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Hyderabad Police Files Chargesheet in 19 Sahiti Infratech Cases

HYDERABAD: Central Crime Station (CCS) investigators have filed a chargesheet against 13 individuals in connection with 19 cases registered against Sahiti Infratech Ventures India Pvt Ltd in 2022. The CCS’s investigation covers a total of 57 cases against the company and its directors, with additional chargesheets expected after further investigation. On Monday, a team led by ACP KM Kiran Kumar, under DCP N Swetha’s supervision, submitted a 155-page chargesheet citing 294 witnesses to the metropolitan sessions judge in Nampally. This chargesheet includes the primary case registered at CCS on August 1, 2022, alongside 18 other re-registered cases linked to the…