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Union Minister: Centre Open to 50:50 Funding for Hyderabad Metro II

HYDERABAD: Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy announced on Wednesday that the Centre is generally agreeable to participating in the second phase of the Hyderabad Metro project, sharing costs with the state government on a 50:50 basis. During a review of key development projects in Hyderabad with Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal in Delhi, Reddy was informed by Lal that the Centre would consider the state government’s proposal for the 162-km second phase positively. Lal also mentioned that a final decision would be made once the Detailed Project Report (DPR) and other technical details are received…

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Telangana RERA Chairman N Satyanarayana Resigns for Health Reasons

HYDERABAD: N Satyanarayana, Chairman of the Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority, has stepped down due to health issues stemming from prolonged bench hearings and administrative duties. He reported that daily hearings lasting up to five hours have led to severe back pain and other health complications, necessitating ongoing physiotherapy and medical care in recent weeks. “While resigning is difficult, it is necessary for my health,” Satyanarayana told PTI, calling his role as TG-RERA Chairman one of the most demanding yet rewarding experiences of his four-decade public service career. Throughout his three years in office, the retired IAS officer noted that…

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Hyderabad: EOW probes Saket Engineers for villa fraud

HYDERABAD: The Cyberabad Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has initiated legal action against Saket Engineers, a real estate company that developed villas and flats near Kompally, following allegations of fraudulent practices involving mortgaging occupied properties as ‘unsold inventory’ to secure a 30 crore loan. The case, registered on May 12, stems from a complaint by A Rohit Reddy, a resident of Gowdavalli in Medchal-Malkajgiri district. Rohit claims that the company’s directors unlawfully mortgaged his villa number 94. He asserts that the land for the real estate project originally belonged to his family, and they entered a development agreement with Saket Engineers…

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Hyderabad: Thorrur Plot Auctions for ₹45,000 per Sq Yard

Representative image HYDERABAD: The recent auction of open plots in Thorrur and Bahadurpally garnered significant interest, with bids reaching Rs 45,500 per square yard in Thorrur and Rs 40,500 in Bahadurpally. The Rajiv Swagruha Corporation held an auction for 85 open plots across various locations on Monday. Of these, 66 were auctioned in Thorrur, 11 in Kurmalguda, and eight in Bahadurpally, attracting around 150 bidders. VP Gautam, managing director of the corporation, noted that the auctions were well-received. Given Thorrur’s proximity to the Outer Ring Road and the Adibatla IT corridor, some bids reached as high as Rs 45,000 per…

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Table Space adds 5 lakh sq ft in Hyderabad; TEC expands 4.65 lakh sq ft in South India

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content: NEW DELHI: Table Space, a flexible workspace provider, has significantly expanded its Hyderabad presence with an addition of over five lakh sq ft of managed office space in HITEC City and Kokapet. The company has secured a lease for four lakh sq ft at Grava Business Park to offer managed workspaces and ready-to-occupy suites. Additionally, they have leased 50,000 sq ft at K. Raheja Mindspace IT Park, conveniently located near the Raidurg Metro Station, and 48,000 sq ft at Aparna Technopolis near the HITEC City Metro Station. In other news, The Executive…

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Secunderabad: RWAs call for CCTV and security audits in gated areas

HYDERABAD: Representatives from the United Federation of Resident Welfare Associations met with Secunderabad’s additional deputy commissioner of police, J. Narsaiah, on Thursday to discuss improving safety for women and senior citizens while upholding the dignity of domestic workers. During the meeting, the delegation presented a memorandum suggesting several measures, such as mandatory police verification for domestic workers, drivers, and other household staff, installation of digital gate management systems in gated communities, CCTV surveillance in common areas, annual security audits, and awareness programs for residents. The representatives noted the need for verified databases of domestic workers and service personnel in residential…

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Grade-A Office Absorption Up 5% to 13.5M Sq Ft in Q1 2026

NEW DELHI: In Q1 2026, net absorption of grade-A office space in India’s top seven cities reached 13.5 million sq ft, reflecting a 5% increase from 12.9 million sq ft in the same period last year, as reported by Anarock Research & Advisory. Bengaluru led the way with a remarkable net absorption of 4.77 million sq ft, a 67% rise compared to 2.85 million sq ft in Q1 2025. Hyderabad followed closely with 2.95 million sq ft, marking a 64% year-on-year increase, while Chennai saw an absorption of 1.05 million sq ft, a 50% uplift. Kolkata also experienced growth, recording…

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Hyderabad Builder in Trouble for Mortgaging Villa Without Consent

HYDERABAD: A villa owner in a gated community near Kompally has filed a police report claiming her property was unlawfully mortgaged by the builder in October 2025, falsely presenting it as unsold. The Medchal police have opened a case against the real estate developer and the private firm that allegedly provided a loan based on this mortgage. The complainant, Anitha Vittal, who is a senior corporate executive, alleged that numerous other properties developed by the builder, including a venture for senior citizens, were also mortgaged without consent in the same deed to secure loans in 2025. Anitha discovered the fraud…

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Uber secures 900,000 sq ft Hyderabad office in 10-year lease

Ride-hailing company Uber has secured over 9 lakh sq ft of office space across 10 floors in Hyderabad’s commercial corridor, committing approximately Rs 839 crore in a long-term lease that spans 10 years. This transaction is among the largest office leasing agreements in India, highlighting the ongoing growth of global capability centers (GCCs) and technology firms in Hyderabad’s real estate market. Uber India Systems has leased around 901,115 sq ft of chargeable office area occupying floors 11 to 20 in Tower 1 of Meenakshi Eco Park, a commercial project by Meenakshi Infrastructures. The lease officially began on January 9, 2026.…

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Millenia WB Yield Fund Invests ₹41 Crore in Hyderabad Villas

WhiteBoard Advisory & Management (WB) and Casagrand have received SEBI approval to raise ₹500 crore for their jointly established Millenia WB Yield Fund, aimed at providing growth capital for residential projects. The fund has already committed ₹41 crore for a villa project in Hyderabad targeting ₹400 crore in revenue. Capital raised will focus primarily on developing projects in Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and select other locations. The fund offers yield-based returns to investors, leveraging WB’s investment expertise and Casagrand’s proven execution and sales track record. Founded in 2022 by Anchit Lakhotiya and Sanjay Ratra out of Mumbai, Whiteboard Advisors acted as…