Category Archives: Hyderabad

KTR promises tower for small, mid-sized IT firms

After promoting what is one of the largest incubation facilities for technology start-ups across the country in Hyderabad, the Telangana government is planning a facility in the city to house small and mid-sized information technology (IT) enterprises. Apart from providing them an address, by way of an IT SME Tower in Gachibowli that is fast emerging… Read More »

Hyderabad to see 16 million sq ft office space addition in 3 years

Enthused by the entry of technology majors such as Google and Apple, the demand for commercial office space in Hyderabad is expected to remain strong and could see upward momentum in 2016-17 boosting the number of leasing transactions, says a property consultant. Hyderabad is expected to see addition of nearly 16 million square feet of new… Read More »

Centre gives approval to fund World Trade Centre project in Hyderabad

The plans of the TS government to set up World Trade Centre in Hyderabad along the lines of Mumbai and Bengaluru got a boost on Monday with the Centre giving in-principle approval to fund the project. With this, Hyderabad will join the global network of World Trade Centres, a hub for international businesses. It will be… Read More »

New code to make buildings energy-efficient in Hyderabad

Starting next month, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) will begin enforcing the Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) to ensure efficient use of power. The implementation of the code will begin with the granting of permissions to 25 new buildings – both government and private commercial complexes. The move comes at a time when the GHMC… Read More »

Telangana to set up two electronic clusters in Hyderabad, eying $7.5billion business

Telangana, on Monday unveiled Information Technology policy with various incentives pertaining to land and power, and reimbursement of stamp duty and registration fee among others and is eyeing $7.5 billion of production of electronics by 2020 from $1 billion now. Aimed at promoting the use of information technology across verticals, India’s newest state also unveiled… Read More »

IT/ITES cos drive office leasing demand, take up 58% space in 2015

In 2015, IT/ ITes contribution to office absorption was reported to be 57% for Bangalore, 64% for Gurgaon and 74% for Pune. In India, Bangalore, Pune and Gurgaon are the preferred locations among tech occupiers, primarily because of the ability to attract talent and the ability to access grade A buildings at affordable rents. Generally,… Read More »

Blackstone in talks to invest Rs 450 crore in Salarpuria’s Hyderabad office property

New York-based Blackstone Group is in advanced discussions with Salarpuria Sattva Group to invest about Rs 450 crore in its upcoming, 30-acre commercial property in Hyderabad, three individuals aware about the development said. One of them mentioned that this would be a pure equity deal and is expected to be settled in the next few… Read More »