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Hyderabad's Office Space Market Emerges as a Global Real Estate Powerhouse

Strategic Insights

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Hyderabad's real estate market has recorded a staggering 71% year-on-year growth in the first half of 2024, driven by a surge in demand for large office spaces and supportive government policies. This upward trend is largely attributed to the establishment of Global Capability Centres (GCCs) and a diverse workforce, making Hyderabad a global business hub. The city's exceptional quality of life, strong infrastructure, and influx of top-tier talent have further fueled the demand for expansive spaces.

Key Takeaways:

  • Hyderabad's office space market has witnessed a 71% year-on-year growth in the first half of 2024, marking its emergence as a global real estate powerhouse.
  • The demand for large office spaces, particularly those over 100,000 square feet, has been substantial, making up 61% of all leasing transactions in Hyderabad's office market.
  • Mid-sized and smaller office spaces have also seen growth, with a 200% increase in mid-sized offices (50,000-100,000 square feet) compared to 2023.
  • The establishment of numerous GCCs by international corporations highlights Hyderabad's strategic significance on the global stage, accounting for 21% of India's total GCC leasing.
  • The Telangana government's infrastructure initiatives, such as TS-iPASS, and investor-friendly policies, including T-IDEA and T-PRIDE, have contributed to the state's appeal to investors.
  • The development of investment-grade business parks in micro-markets is projected to add another 34-37 million square feet of space over the next three years.
  • Telangana's real estate sector is poised for a promising future, with a thriving ecosystem grounded in talent, technology, and proactive governance.

Statistics:

  • 71%: Year-on-year growth in Hyderabad's office space market in the first half of 2024.
  • 61%: Proportion of large office spaces (>100,000 square feet) in all leasing transactions in Hyderabad's office market.
  • 200%: Increase in mid-sized offices (50,000-100,000 square feet) compared to 2023.
  • 21%: Proportion of Hyderabad's total GCC leasing in India.
  • 34-37 million square feet: Additional space to be added through the development of investment-grade business parks in micro-markets over the next three years.

Sources:

  • An article in the Times of India, authored by Amrita Chakraborty, citing the CBRE-CREDAI report "Telangana Going Global".
  • Remarks from Anshuman Magazine, chairman and CEO of CBRE India, Southeast Asia, Middle East and Africa.
  • Insights from Joseph Thilak, national director-occupier strategy and solutions (Hyderabad and Chennai) at Knight Frank India.
  • Comments from Gipson Paul, senior executive director at CBRE India.
  • Remarks from E Premsagar Reddy, president of CREDAI Telangana.

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