Godrej Properties has recorded housing sales bookings of over INR 2,600 crore in Hyderabad within its first calendar year of operations, marking a strong entry into the city's residential market. The developer launched its first project in Kokapet earlier this year, followed by a second residential development, both of which saw healthy demand for premium and luxury homes. The company sees Hyderabad as a high-growth market backed by stable regulations, infrastructure expansion and steady end-user demand. Godrej Properties plans to scale operations further, backed by new land acquisitions in Kokapet and Kukatpally, strengthening its long-term residential pipeline in the city.Read more

Auro Realty has acquired the Taj Banjara hotel in Hyderabad for INR 315 crore, strengthening its presence in the hospitality segment and expanding its commercial real estate portfolio. The deal adds a well-known five-star property in a prime city location, popular with both business and leisure travellers. Hyderabad's hotel market has remained strong, supported by steady corporate travel, conventions and domestic tourism, making branded luxury assets attractive to investors. The acquisition reflects growing interest in income-generating commercial properties such as premium hotels. While operational plans for the property are yet to be shared, the move highlights continued confidence in Hyderabad's hospitality sector and the long-term value of established hotel brands.Read more

The Enforcement Directorate has raided six locations of Bhuvan Teza Infra in Hyderabad over money-laundering linked to pre-launch Happy Homes flats at Shamirpet. Around INR 80 crore was collected from nearly 300 buyers between 2020 and 2023 without delivery of flats or refunds. TG RERA had earlier penalised the company, declared it a defaulter, and ordered refunds with 11% interest. The director and two employees were arrested in 2024. The case highlights financial, regulatory, and legal accountability in Telangana's real estate sector.Read more

Trump Media & Technology Group has pledged INR 1 lakh crore for Bharat Future City, a 765 sq km urban project near Hyderabad overseen by the Future City Development Authority. The funds will support infrastructure, real estate, technology, and commercial development. Announced during the Telangana Rising Global Summit, the project complements other state investment commitments totaling over INR?2.4?lakh crore across sectors like green energy, defence, manufacturing, and logistics, positioning Telangana as a growing hub for large-scale urban and technological development.Read more

JPMorgan Chase has sub-leased 176,000 sq ft of office space in Hyderabad, marking one of the largest financial-sector leasing deals in the city this year. The Grade-A facility in Madhapur, taken through a general services agreement with a managed-workspace operator, offers over 124,000 sq ft of carpet area. The five-year lease began in mid-November and carries a high monthly rental with a significant security deposit. The expansion adds to JPMorgan's existing hubs in Hyderabad, Mumbai and Bengaluru, where it supports global technology, compliance and analytics functions. The deal highlights Hyderabad's rising appeal for multinational occupiers and reinforces strong demand for premium, ready-to-move office space.Read more

Hyderabad's Neopolis witnessed a record land transaction during HMDA's latest e-auction, where a 4.03-acre plot was sold for INR 151.25 crore per acre, totalling around INR 609 crore. A second 5.03-acre parcel fetched INR 147.75 crore per acre, bringing the day's combined proceeds to INR 1,352 crore. With earlier auctions held this past week, HMDA's total collections from Neopolis have reached INR 2,708 crore. The strong bidding reflects rising developer interest in the area, backed by its location advantages and demand for large-scale development parcels.Read more

Godrej Properties has acquired a 5-acre land parcel in Kokapet, Hyderabad, through an HMDA e-auction and plans a premium residential project with a saleable area of 2.5 million sq ft and revenue potential of INR 4,150 crore. This follows a previous acquisition in Kukatpally and the launch of two projects that have sold INR 2,600 crore worth of properties this year. The company is actively expanding in high-potential cities through strategic acquisitions and joint development agreements, recording strong sales growth and targeting INR 32,500 crore in bookings for this fiscal.Read more

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the Safran Aircraft Engine Services India (SAESI) facility in Hyderabad, which will be operational in 2026. With an initial investment of INR 1,300 crore, the facility is designed to service LEAP engines used in Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. It will employ over 1,000 skilled Indian technicians and engineers and handle up to 300 engines annually. The initiative aims to strengthen India's indigenous MRO capabilities, reduce foreign exchange outflows, support the rapidly growing aviation sector, and position the country as a global aviation hub.Read more

South Central Railway (SCR) is working on a long-term plan to expand Hyderabad's rail network by building three major terminals at Nagalapalli, Jukal and Dabilpur. These terminals are linked to the Regional Ring Rail (RRR) project, estimated at INR 26,000 crore and planned to run around 392-420 km while connecting several surrounding districts. The upcoming facilities are intended to ease pressure on busy stations like Secunderabad, Kacheguda and Hyderabad. They will also support future passenger growth, long-distance travel and expanded MMTS services in the region.Read more

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has launched a logistics training centre at the National Skill Training Institute in Hyderabad to meet rising workforce requirements in the logistics industry. The centre includes simulation labs for truck-driving, warehouse activities and forklift operations, supported by a curriculum created with the Logistics Sector Skill Council and industry partners. The model builds on a pilot that began in Chennai in January 2024. The initiative is part of MSDE's broader plan to strengthen sector-specific training in line with the National Logistics Policy and PM Gati Shakti.Read more

The Telangana High Court has allowed the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) to proceed with the e-auction of 4.19 acres of Budwel land in Rajendranagar, which had been set aside earlier this year. The division bench suspended the single-judge order that had favoured private claimants, directing the Rangareddy district collector to decide on ownership claims by mid-December. While HMDA can continue with the auction, it cannot declare the highest bidder until after December 31. The case has been scheduled for its next hearing in January 2026.Read more

Earlier this week, the Economic Offences Wing in Hyderabad registered a case against a Jubilee Hills-based construction company for allegedly defrauding nine flat buyers of a total of INR 4.41 crore. The complainants stated they were promised homes in Tellapur under a special pre-launch offer that included assured buy-back, but neither approvals nor construction ever materialised. The company had even conducted a symbolic ground-breaking event two years ago, yet no development followed. When the project was cancelled, buyers demanded refunds.Read more

The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) enforcement wing, HYDRAA, carried out the demolition of a five-storey residential building located in Miyapur after it was found to have been built illegally on government land. The developers, Bhanu Constructions, had purchased a plot within an approved layout but encroached onto additional HMDA property using falsified Layout Regularisation Scheme (LRS) documents and a forged demand draft. Following an inspection that confirmed the violations, HYDRAA executed the demolition and filed a first-information report with the local police against the developers involved.Read more

HYDRAA has taken decisive action to curb land misuse in Hyderabad after investigating public complaints received via the Prajavani platform. Commissioner A.V. Ranganath confirmed that in Hastinapuram North Extension Colony (Karmanghat village), a 1.27-acre park area from an approved layout had been illegally sold as plots; the agency removed the encroachments, fenced the land, and installed ownership boards. In Subhash Nagar (Chandanagar circle), a 700 sq yd plot reserved for public amenities was also reclaimed and fenced. HYDRAA urged citizens to continue reporting such violations through Prajavani, highlighting that public participation and swift enforcement are key to safeguarding Hyderabad's community land and public assets.Read more

The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) is preparing to build dedicated electric vehicle (EV) depots across Greater Hyderabad to support 2,800 electric buses over the next three years. Each depot will feature charging stations and high-tension power connections, with the total estimated cost of INR 392 crore. To fund the initiative, a green fee of INR 5-10 per ticket is being planned, expected to generate about INR 110 crore annually. Currently, TGSRTC operates 265 electric buses and plans to add 275 more soon. This transition aims to significantly reduce air and noise pollution in the city.Read more

Prestige Group has set a new benchmark in Hyderabad's real estate market by acquiring an 11-acre plot in Knowledge City for INR 1,556.5 crore through a Telangana government auction. Located in Raidurg, near HITEC City and Gachibowli, the land is ideally positioned for premium office development. The auction, which raised INR 3,135 crore in total, saw strong participation from major investors, reflecting Hyderabad's rise as a global business hub. Prestige plans to expand its office portfolio to 30 million sq. ft. by 2028, aiming for INR 3,200 crore in annual rental income. This acquisition strengthens its position in India's fast-growing commercial real estate landscape.Read more

The Telangana government has agreed to acquire Phase-I of the Hyderabad Metro Rail project from L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad Ltd (LTMRHL) in a INR 15,000 crore deal. This includes assuming INR 13,000 crore of LTMRHL's debt and paying INR 2,000 crore for L&T's equity stake. L&T's decision to exit follows financial challenges and operational difficulties. The state aims to expedite approval for Phase-II by the Government of India through this acquisition.Read more

The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) has reclaimed over 300 acres of government land in Gajularamaram, Quthbullapur, valued at INR 15,000 crore. Originally owned by the Andhra Pradesh State Finance Corporation, the land was transferred to Telangana after bifurcation. Following public complaints, HYDRAA cleared unauthorised constructions-demolishing incomplete, fraudulent structures while sparing occupied homes of poor families-and fenced the land to prevent further encroachment. Investigations revealed land-grabbers had illegally sold small plots using fake documents, often with political collusion. Legal cases have been filed against the perpetrators. The action signals a firm stance against encroachment while safeguarding vulnerable households.Read more

L&T is planning to sell over 90 per cent of its Hyderabad Metro stake to the Telangana or Central Government through a new SPV due to ongoing operational and financial difficulties. Delays in government support, property acquisition, alignment changes, and COVID-19 impacts have increased losses and cost overruns. Revenues declined by 21 per cent in 2024-25, while losses rose 13 per cent. Previous claims against the state reached INR 5,000 crore. L&T has also stated that it cannot participate in the upcoming Phase II-A and II-B expansions due to these financial and operational challenges.Read more

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) earned INR 759.98 crore from building permissions and occupancy certificates in the five months from April to August 2025, reflecting a 90% rise over the same period last year. The growth was driven by 4,389 building permissions and 1,008 occupancy certificates, facilitated through instant registration, instant approval, and single-window systems.Read more