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March 31, 2008

Progress on leasing and sales shows robust demand for Ishaan's real estate portfolio | INRnews

Mumbai, India, March 31, 2008 - Ishaan Real Estate Plc ("Ishaan") is pleased to announce the leasing and pre-letting of a further 577,000 sq. ft. of office and retail space, increasing the total area of leased and pre-let space in its commercial and retail development projects to 2.4 million sq. ft. Tenants have also exercised options for 232,000 sq. ft. of the commercial space in its Mindspace developments in Navi Mumbai and Hyderabad.

March 25, 2008

Subhiksha Mobile crosses 50-store mark in Hyderabad | INRnews

Hyderabad, India, March 25, 2008 - Subhiksha, India's largest mobile retailer has reached the coveted 50th-store mark in Hyderabad. The 50th store in Hyderabad was opened in the up-market area of Vikrampuri.  Customers in Hyderabad no longer have to travel long distances to purchase their favourite mobile, with 50 stores and growing in numbers by the day -there is a Subhiksha mobile store in every locality in Hyderabad.

March 23, 2008

GMR Infrastructure - GHIAL gets clearance to commence operations at Hyderabad Intl Airport | INRnews

Hyderabad, India, March 23, 2008 - GMR Infrastructure Ltd has informed BSE that GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL), a subsidiary Company had received notification from Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) to commence commercial operations at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Shamshabad, Hyderabad from 0001 hours on March 23, 2008.

March 11, 2008

Hiranandani Group announce Multiservices SEZ in Hyderabad | INRnews

Hyderabad, India, March 11, 2008 - Mumbai’s leading real-estate developers Hiranandani Group of companies have announced their plan to develop first of its kind 250 acre integrated ‘Hiranandani Upscale, Multiservices SEZ at Lahari, Hyderabad. The SEZ would be developed in association with Hyderabad based Lahari Infrastructure Ltd. Based on walk to work concept the SEZ would be integrated with vast landscaping and residential buildings apart from Schools, Hospitals and other recreational facilities. The project would require an investment of Rs 12,000 crores and would be completed in phases over a period of seven years.

March 10, 2008

Lanco Hills gives order for construction to Sembawang Infra | INRnews

Hyderabad, India, March 10, 2008 - Sembawang Infrastructure India Pvt Ltd has bagged the order for construction of an IT Tower in the Lanco Hills Technology Park Pvt Ltd’s IT Park in the SEZ area. To this effect Lanco Hills Technology Park Pvt Ltd and Sembawang Infrastructure India Pvt Ltd today signed an agreement for execution of the structural work of Tower 9 for their prestigious SEZ IT Park.

January 29, 2008

Unity Infraprojects wins Rs 125 crore contract | INRnews

Hyderabad, India, January 29, 2008 - Unity Infraprojects Ltd has announced that the Company has received the "Notification of Award" through the Hospitals Services Consultancy Corporation on behalf of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India and Nizam Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, for "Construction of Speciality Hospital and Accident (Trauma) & Emergency Hospital for upgradation of Nizam Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad". The Contract Value is Rs 125.90 crores to be completed in a period of 15 months.

January 15, 2008

Hyderabad Urban Development Authority to sell 164 acres of land in Budvel | INRnews

Hyderabad, January 15, 2007 - The Hyderabad Urban Development Authority is to develop land parcels around the Outer Ring Road (ORR) Project. HUDA now proposes to develop 164 acres of land on Mixed Use Basis at Budvel, Ranga Reddy District, Hyderabad. Reserve Price is fixed as Rs. 4.00 Cores per acre.

January 14, 2008

Subhiksha to set-up mobile retail stores in Andhra Pradesh | INRnews

Hyderabad, India, January 14, 2008 - Supermarket chain Subhiksha is to set up stores to retail mobile products such as handsets, connections and accessories in Andhra Pradesh.

December 20, 2007

Omaxe subsidiary to purchase 25 acres of land in Kokapet, Hyderabad | INRnews

Hyderabad, India, December 20, 2007 - Omaxe Ltd has announced that Hyderabad Urban Development Authority has accepted the bid of M/s. Eden Buildcon Pvt Ltd (Wholly owned Subsidiary of the Company) for 25 acres of land situated at Kokapet Area in Hyderabad in an "Auction of Premium Plots for Multipurpose Use" in an open auction cum sealed tender basis.

December 05, 2007

Ishaan Real Estate PLC half year report | INRnews

Mumbai, India, December 05, 2007 - Ishaan Real Estate plc has released an interim report for the six months ended 30 September 2007. The key highlight is completion of 100% of investment in the initial portfolio with £133.2 million invested in eight projects across Mumbai, Hyderabad, Pune and Bangalore.

November 29, 2007

Three new Westin hotel properties for Hyderabad, Pune and Kolkata | INRnews

Singapore, November 29, 2007 - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc (NYSE: HOT) continues its aggressive expansion in Asia Pacific, announcing agreements to manage three new Westin hotels in three of the fastest growing markets in India. In Hyderabad, the biotechnology hub of India, Westin will open The Westin Hyderabad, Mindspace. The second new addition - The Westin Pune, Koregaon Park - will be in Pune, an emerging destination for banking and financial services. The third hotel - The Westin Kolkata, Rajarhat - will be in Kolkata, the commercial and trading hub of India. The Westin hotels in Hyderabad and Pune are scheduled to open in 2009, while The Westin Kolkata, Rajarhat will open in 2010.

3i India Infra Fund to invest US$101m in Soma Enterprise | INRnews

Hyderabad, India, November 29, 2007 - 3i India Infrastructure Fund (the “Fund”), an investment fund established by 3i Group plc (“3i”), a leading global private equity and venture capital company, has invested US$101 million for a minority stake in Soma Enterprise Limited (“Soma”), a Hyderabad-based engineering and construction firm. Company director Ankineedu Maganti and his family will maintain a large majority stake in the business.

November 27, 2007

Rs 817 crore project to augment water supply in Hyderabad approved | INRnews

New Delhi, India, November 27, 2007 - The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs today gave its approval for the Krishna Drinking Water Supply Project Phase-II for augmentation of water supply in Hyderabad city at a cost of Rs.817.62 crore. The expenditure incurred up to 31.03.2006 on the project is Rs.211.12 crore. Therefore, the cost for reimbursement under JNNURM will Rs.606.50 crore and release of Additional Central Assistance to the extent of Rs.212.275 crore being the share of the Government of India, in the manner prescribed under the guidelines.

November 20, 2007

GTC Industries to develop real estate assets | INRnews

Hyderabad, India, November 20, 2007 - GTC Industries has announced that it is planning to explore the possibility of doing real estate development in which context it has already signed a Development Agreement for its Hyderabad property.

November 08, 2007

GMR Hyderabad International Airport awards bookstore concessions | INRnews

Hyderabad, India, November 08, 2007 - GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL), which is developing the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Shamshabad, has selected Odyssey India Ltd for setting up a bookstore in the new airport. The concessional agreement with this book retailer, belonging to the Deccan Chronicle Group, is for three-years starting from the airport launch in March 2008.

October 29, 2007

Trikona Trinity Capital PLC invests in South Indian real estate projects | INRNews

London, UK, October 29, 2007 - Trikona Trinity Capital PLC (AIM: TRC) managed by Trikona Capital Limited, a fund created for investing in real estate and real estate related entities across India, is pleased to announce the £3.1m* second tranche of investment in its retail, commercial and residential initiative in Hyderabad, South India.

October 18, 2007

GMR Infrastructure net operating revenues up 26 % in Q2 FY 2008 | INRnews

Bangalore, India, October 18, 2007 - GMR Infrastructure Limited (GIL), India’s premier infrastructure bell weather company announced its financial results for the first half year and second quarter ended September 30, 2007 today. Commenting on the results Mr. G.M. Rao, Group Chairman, said “Our numbers are growing as per expectations. The present results reflect only a small aspect of the true operating potential of our assets and as more of our businesses are operationalised to optimum capacity, we are confident of posting substantial growth in performance, thereby resulting in continued value accrual for all our stakeholders. However, we continue to consolidate our position as an innovative Infrastructure player, moving in rapidly to identify domestic as well as international investment opportunities.”

October 16, 2007

GMR HIAL ties up with HMS Host for retail chain at the new Hyderabad International Airport | INRnews

Hyderabad, India, October 16, 2007 - GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL), which is racing ahead in the development of Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Shamshabad, has awarded the contract of setting up, operating and maintaining F&B outlet to HMSHost, a world leader in travel dining and shopping on Tuesday, October 16, 2007.

September 21, 2007

Andhra Pradesh Housing Board earns Rs. 5.2 crore through land auctions | INRnews

Hyderabad, India, September 21, 2007 - The Andhra Pradesh Housing Board (APHB) has earned Rs 5.2 crore from the auction of eleven plots in Chintal, Bharatnagar in Sanathnagar and in Gachibowli.

September 13, 2007

Landmark Square, a totally Wi-Fi enabled residential complex launched in Hyderabad | INRnews

Hyderabad, India, September 13, 2007 - Times are changing. People are becoming more tech-savvy. Even in construction of their residentail flats and independent homes, they demand their cute homes to be embedded with or built in with gadgets, gizmos and home technology devices which offer sustainability as well as comfort. Real estate companies are more than willing to help them to make it all come true.

HUDA sells land in Hyderabad | INRnews

Hyderabad, India, September 13, 2007 - The Hyderabad Urban Development Authority (HUDA) has raised money from the sale of multiple plots across Hyderabad.

September 11, 2007

Sonata Software to set up 7 acre IT campus in Kokapet, Hyderabad | INRnews

Hyderabad, India, September 11, 2007 - Sonata Software Ltd has announced that it will set up its second development center in Hyderabad as part of its growth strategy. The Company has been allotted 7 acres of land in SEZ being set up by the government of Andhra Pradesh, for setting up an IT campus. The land is located in the emerging IT hub at Kokapet, near Gachhi Bowli, in Hyderabad.

September 07, 2007

Future Group launches ‘HomeTown’ – home improvement store, in Punjagutta, Hyderabad | INRnews

Hyderabad, India, September 07, 2007 - Home Solutions Retail (India) Ltd., a part of the Future Group, today, announced the launch of ‘HomeTown’, India’s most comprehensive home making/ home improvement store, at Punjagutta, Hyderabad. Spread over an area of about 1,83,000 sq.ft. (built up), HomeTown will provide consumers with all that goes into building a house and everything to make it a ‘Home’. HomeTown offers consumers largest choice and variety under one roof and a specialized team of experts to set it all up for them at their homes. In addition to retailing home improvement products, HomeTown will also provide services like electrical, plumbing, interior decoration, painting, etc. HomeTown will also have counters by Future Money, where consumers can avail of fast & easy finance on their purchases at HomeTown.

September 06, 2007

Parsvnath Developers offers its first commercial project in Hyderabad | INRnews

Hyderabad, India, September 06, 2007 - Parsvnath Developers Ltd has announced that on September 06, 2007, the Company has performed the Bhoomipujan Ceremony for Parsvnath 5-Star Hotel, Shopping & Office Complex on JNTU Hitech City road, Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh).

September 05, 2007

Reebok Launches its Largest Store in the World in Hyderabad | INRnews

Hyderabad, India,September 05, 2007 - Reebok, the world’s leading sportswear brand launched its largest exclusive store that spans across 15000 sqft. Located at Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, the store was inaugurated by Mr. Subhinder Singh Prem, Managing Director, Reebok India, followed by a fashion show unveiling their fall winter 2007 collection.

August 28, 2007

New Hyderabad Airport awards advertisement rights to Laqshya Media | INRnews

Hyderabad, India, August 28, 2007 - GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL), which is racing ahead in the development of an international airport in Shamshabad, has awarded Advertisement Services Management Contract to Laqshya Media Pvt Ltd. This contract is for a seven year period.

August 23, 2007

Era Constructions awarded Hyderabad Urban Development Authority highway contract | INRnews

Hyderabad, India, August 23, 2007 - Era Constructions India Ltd has announced that Era Infra Engineering Ltd (EIEL) jointly with Induni CIE & SA., a 100 year old Swiss company and an acknowledged market leader in the highway construction has bagged a prestigious order "Design, Construction, development, Finance, Operation and Maintenance of Eight lane access controlled highway under Phase-II A Programme as an extension of Phase I of ORR to Hyderabad City, in the State of Andhra Pradesh, India, for the package from Narsingi to Kollur from Km 0.00 to Km 12.00 on Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) (Annuity) Basis through an Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) Company M/s Hyderabad Ring Road Project Pvt. Ltd.

August 21, 2007

GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd incorporates three subsidiaries | INRnews

Hyderabad, India, August 21, 2007 - GMR Infrastructure Ltd has announced that GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL), a subsidiary of the Company, has incorporated the following three wholly owned subsidiary Companies for the objects specified against them respectively.

August 14, 2007

Indu Projects to build integrated township in Hyderabad | INRnews

Hyderabad, India, August 14, 2007  - Indu Projects Limited (IPL), a Hyderabad-based infrastructure company, has launched ‘Indu Aranya’, an integrated township being built at a cost of over Rs 600 crore. 

August 10, 2007

Ocean Park Group enters Visakhapatnam real estate | INRnews

Visakhapatnam, India, August 10, 2007 - Ocean Park Group of Companies, the Hyderabad based group known for its unique projects and many of India’s FIRSTS and LANDMARK PROJECTS expands to Visakhapatnam, one of the top five fastest growing towns in the country.

August 02, 2007

GHIAL ties up with Apollo Hospitals for setting up medical centre in Hyderabad International Airport | INRnews

Hyderabad, India, August 02, 2007 - In line with its commitment to providing full services to air passengers and employees in the new international airport in Shamshabad, GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL) has selected Apollo Hospitals for setting up a medical centre inside the Passenger Terminal Building (PTB).

July 19, 2007

Panoramic Universal to launch four hotels in India by 2009 | INRnews

Mumbai, India, July 19, 2007 - Panoramic Universal Limited, a mid-segment global hospitality player, plans to introduce four hotels in Thane, Durgapur, Hyderabad and Pune by 2009. The India-based group has hotels in India, US and New Zealand and is in the process of doubling its existing portfolio of 900 rooms over the next three years.

July 18, 2007

Overwhelming response to sale of residential space in Manikonda, Hyderabad | INRnews

Hyderabad, India, July 18, 2007 - The offer for sale of residential apartments at Manikonda, Hyderabad by LANCO Hills Technology Park Pvt Ltd – a 74% subsidiary of LANCO Infratech Ltd (LITL) – has received tremendous response according to a company release. About 4 million square feet of residential space has been booked within three days of the opening of the bookings to the public.

July 09, 2007

TSI Ventures launches commercial real estate project in Gachibowli, Hyderabad | INRnews

Hyderabad, India, July 09, 2007 - TSI Ventures, a 50:50 joint venture between the global real estate developer Tishman Speyer and ICICI Venture, a private equity and venture capital management company, has launched its first Indian project, a world class office facility "WaveRock" in Hyderabad.

India's retail sector looks towards smaller cities | INRnews

Mumbai, India, July 09, 2007 - Most organised retailing and retail property activity is still concentrated in India's two largest cities - Delhi/NCR and MUmbai. While there are considerable property opportunities in these two cities, increasing competition and growing opportunities in India's regional markets is encouraging both retailers and property developers to move into new and potentially more rewarding markets further afield according to real estate services firm Jones Lang LaSalle Meghraj.

July 03, 2007

Opus Developers forms JV with Sunway City of Malaysia for Hyderabad township project | INRnews

Hyderabad, India, July 03, 2007 - Malaysian property developer Sunway City Berhad has partnered up with Hyderabad based Opus Developers & Builders to develop a Rs.800 crore township on 14ha of land near Hitec City in Hyderabad.

June 13, 2007

GHIAL awards Ground Handling concessions in New Hyderabad International Airport | INRnews

Hyderabad, India, June 13, 2007 - GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited, (GHIAL), which is developing the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Shamshabad, has awarded an important concession to carry out ground handling activities of third party airlines to two consortia namely Menzies & Bobba and SATS, Indian Airlines & Air India. This seven-year concession agreement is valid from the date of operation of the airport. GHIAL planned for two ground handling operators at the new Airport as part of its objective to have competitively provided services for the airlines.

June 05, 2007

26 Formal and 9 in-principle SEZ approvals granted | INRnews

New Delhi, India, June 05, 2007 - The Board of Approval for the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) met here today to consider proposals for setting up of Special Economic Zones and also approve other miscellaneous requests pertaining to notified SEZs.

May 24, 2007

GHIAL awards Plaza Premium Lounge to manage Lounges in New Hyderabad International Airport | INRnews

Hyderabad, India, May 24, 2007 - In continuation of its quest in bringing world-class airport services to Hyderabad, the New Hyderabad International Airport in Shamshabad has tied up with Plaza Premium Lounge of Hong Kong for maintaining and managing LOUNGES in the airport. This concession agreement is for a period of 7 years starting from the date of operation of the airport.

May 17, 2007

Automated Parking Management system at New Hyderabad International Airport | INRnews

Hyderabad, India, May 17, 2007 - In line with its commitment to bring world-class services to Hyderabad, the New Hyderabad International Airport in Shamshabad has been set in motion by setting up an Automated Parking Management System at the airport premises.

May 11, 2007

Grade – A office space in India – Is Oversupply building up?

Mumbai, India, May 11, 2007 - The Indian A-Grade leasehold office space markets are currently at an all time high; both in terms of the quantum of space leased per annum and the prevailing rental values. A study conducted by global property advisers DTZ, reveals that while demand for the A-Grade leasehold office space continues to remain healthy, most cities in India, are seeing the beginning of an oversupply situation that will continue in the short to medium term.

May 03, 2007

New Hyderabad International Airport leases land to Indian Airlines for MRO facility | INRnews

Hyderabad, India, May 03, 2007 - GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd, (GHIAL) has signed a lease agreement with Indian Airlines Limited (IA) for setting up Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) facility at the upcoming Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at Hyderabad.

New Hyderabad Airport awards Duty Free Concession to Nuance-Shoppers Stop consortium | INRnews

Hyderabad, India, May 03, 2007 - GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited, (GHIAL), which is developing an international airport in Shamshabad, has crossed another important milestone this month. It has awarded the Retail Duty Free Concession to Nuance-Shoppers' Stop, a Swiss-Indo consortium. This contract is valid for seven years.

April 19, 2007

TCS to expand in Hyderabad – Plans “State-of-the-Art” Campus for 15,000 seats | INRnews

Hyderabad, India, April 19, 2007 - Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a leading IT services, business solutions and outsourcing organization, announced that it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government of Andhra Pradesh to acquire 75 acres of land to develop a state-of-the-art development facility near the new international airport in Hyderabad. TCS will invest up to Rs 400 crore in the facility to create a capacity of 15,000 seats at Adibatla, which is part of Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (APIIC) promoted Special Economic Zone.

April 11, 2007

Sri Vatsa Hotels to construct hotel in Secunderabad | INRnews

Hyderabad, India, April, 11 2007 - With reference to the earlier announcement dated February 21, 2007 regarding the proposed acquisition of 100% stake in M/s. Sri Vatsa Hotels Pvt Ltd (SVHPL), Panoramic Universal Ltd has announced that the Company on April 10, 2007 has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the shareholders of SVHPL for the acquisition of their 100% stake in the said Company. The cost of acquisition is Rs 176.5 Million. The acquired Company shall construct a three / four star hotel with approximate 90 rooms at its premises located in the heart of Secunderabad, just 1.5 km away from the Hyderabad Airport.

March 16, 2007

Mantri Realty to invest Rs 800 crore for real estate development in Hyderabad | INRnews

Hyderabad, India, March 16, 2007 - Mumbai based real estate development firm Mantri Realty is to develop 12 million sq.ft of space on a 60 acre property near Hitec City in Hyderabad at an investment of Rs.800 crore.

February 25, 2007

Cognizant gets 40 acres of land in Hyderabad | INRnews

Hyderabad, India, February 25, 2007 - Leading IT company Cognizant Technology has been allotted 40 acres of land in Adibatla village of Ranga Reddy district near Hyderabad. The company plans to build a 2 million sq.ft office on the plot at an investment of Rs.330 crores.

February 08, 2007

Mantri Developers to expand into Hyderabad real estate | INRnews

Hyderabad, India, February 08, 2007 - Leading Bangalore baased real estate developer Mantri Developers is working on two projects in Hyderabad including a residential cum commercial complex in Madhapur and another 900-unit residential project in Madhapur.

February 06, 2007

Rs 3500 crore Satellite Township to come up at Tellapur near Hyderabad | INRnews

Hyderabad, February 6, 2007 - The Hyderabad Urban Development Authority (HUDA) has awarded a Rs.3,500 crore Satellite Township project at Tellapur near Hyderabad to a consortium comprising Nagarjuna Construction, ICICI Venture Funds and Tishman Speyer Properties.

February 02, 2007

Choice Hotels to launch hotels in Andhra Pradesh | INRnews

Hyderabad, India, February 02, 2007 - Choice Hotels International, the worldwide franchisor of Cambria Suites, Comfort Inn®, Comfort Suites®, Quality®, Sleep Inn®, Clarion®, MainStay Suites®, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel®, Econo Lodge®, and Rodeway Inn® brand hotels is looking to enter the Andhra Pradesh market with hotels in Hyderabad, Tirupati and Vishakhapatnam.

January 30, 2007

Exclusive Ventures Releases Prime Projects, at Fabcity, India, for Worldwide Booking | INRnews

Hyderabad, January 30, 2007 - Exclusive Ventures, which specializes in research and analysis of emerging real estate opportunities, announced release of three superb projects, close to the US$ 3Billion Semiconductor Manufacturing Facility (Fabcity), at the global software outsourcing hub, of Hyderabad.

January 26, 2007

Image Group to set up two budget hotels in Hyderabad | INRnews

Hyderabad, India, January 26, 2007 - Hyderabad based company Image Group is to set up two 40-50 room budget hotels in the City at an investment of Rs 100 crore. The hotels will come up in the Ameerpet and Madhapur areas. Land for the project has already been acquired by the company.

January 25, 2007

Trinity Capital to make £9.1m real estate investment in Hyderabad | INRnews

London, January 25, 2007 - Trinity Capital is pleased to announce a £9.1m investment to develop commercial, retail and residential space in Hyderabad in South India. Trinity will subscribe to 49% of the equity share capital of the project company. Manjeera Construction Limited, one of the city’s premier construction companies, will partner Trinity in the development of this project.

January 11, 2007

50 multiplexes to come up in Andhra at a cost of Rs 250 crore | INRnews

Hyderabad , January 11, 2007 -  Fun Multiplex, a division of the Essel Group plans to invest over Rs.250 crore to set up 50 multiplexes across Andhra Pradesh with more than 200 cinema screens. The company has started the process for buying or leasing land as well as identifiying builders for the project and retailers who would like to lease mall space.

The company is also working on similar projects in Gujarat and Rajasthan.

$140 million Israeli investment in Hyderabad Real Estate | INRnews

Jerusalem, January 11, 2007 - Israeli companies Property and Building Ltd and Electra Real Estate Ltd plan to build a residential and commercial complex in Hyderabad on a 35 acre plot at an investment of $140 million according to business reports.

January 05, 2007

Sunway City to develop residential real estate in Hyderabad, India | INRnews

Hyderabad, January 05, 2006 - Leading Malaysian real estate developer Sunway City is to develop a residential condominium in the Southern Indian city of Hyderabad on a 2 hectare site. Its subsidiary Sunway City India Private Ltd (SCIPL) has entered into a joint development agreement with Prajay Engineers Syndicate Ltd (PESL) for this project.

December 23, 2006

Indian real estate news snippets

Chennai, December 23, 2006 - INRnews features real estate and property news snippets from around the country. Read further for news snippets from Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Mohali, Patiala and Pune.

December 20, 2006

Bhagyanagar sells land at Uppal, Hyderabad | INRnews

Hyderabad, December 20, 2006 - Bhagyanagar India Ltd has announced that the Company has agreed to sell part of its land admeasuring 5.76 Acres situated at Uppal, Hyderabad to M/s. Himadri Enterprises Pvt Ltd, Mumbai, for a consideration of Rs 53.52 Crores. The cost of acquisition of the said property is less than 10% of the sale price.

December 11, 2006

Cognizant to expand infrastructure in Hyderabad | INRnews

Hyderabad, December 11, 2006 - IT major Cognizant is to invest over Rs.140 crores to expand its facilities in Hyderabad according to its CEO Lakshmi Narayana. The company plans to add 500,000 square feet of office space on a new campus to be built in a SEZ.

December 07, 2006

KSR and Jurong plan new residential apartments at Gachchibowli, Hyderabad | INRnews

Hyderabad , December 07, 2006 - KSR Properties is to launch a 26-storey luxury apartment complex in Gachchibowli, Hyderabad in February. Designed by Jurong International of Singapore, the project will have 600 flats and developed space of 1.2 million sq ft.

November 30, 2006

Ascendas real estate fund buys Cyber Pearl IT Park in Hyderabad | INRnews

Hyderabad, November 30, 2006 :  Ascendas India IT Parks Trust, a $350-million private real estate fund, has purchased L& T Infocity Ascendas Limited (LTIAL) owners of the Cyber Pearl IT Park in Hitec City in Hyderabad. The fund was set up by business space provider Ascendas.

November 24, 2006

Dijaya to develop residential and commercial real estate in Hyderabad | INRnews

Hyderabad, November 24, 2006 - Dijaya Corporation Berhad, a leading Malaysian property developer, is to enter the high growth Indian real estate market. It's indirect 72%-owned subsidiary, Dijaya-Malind JV (Mauritius) Limited ("DMJML") has entered into a Development Agreement with Telangana Spinning & Weaving Mills Ltd), to develop about 25.4 acres of Telangana's land at Balanagar in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.

November 17, 2006

Madhapur - the preferred commercial real estate destination in Hyderabad | INRnews

Hyderabad, November 17, 2006 : Hyderabad is a yet another example of an evolving real estate market, where suburban developments rather than CBD developments are in high demand. Madhapur continues to be the preferred destination for corporate tenants, as the buildings offer better quality of construction, professional maintenance, larger floor-plates, scalability options, air-conditioning, adequate parking and 100% power back-up. Further, most of these complexes have been completed on government allotted land and therefore they have clear titles, unlike in and around the CBD, which face various issues.

November 15, 2006

India's retail revolution begins | INRnews

Hyderabad, November 15, 2006 - If India's much anticipated retail revolution has a start date, it could well be the first week of November 2006. On November 3, in a classic RIL move marked by scale and ambition, Reliance Retail launched 11 Reliance Fresh retail outlets simultaneously in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad, firing the first salvo in what will be a keenly contested battle to win a huge prize - nothing less than the wallets of Indian consumers!

November 10, 2006

Leverage India Fund invests Rs 17.50 crore in Digital Shoppy | INRnews

Hyderabad, November 10, 2006 :  Digital Shoppy, a retail chain of stores for consumer electronics and home appliances in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, today announced that the Company has concluded a private equity placement of Rs. 17.50 crores with Leverage India Fund managed by IL&FS Investment Managers Limited (IIML), one of India's largest private equity firms.

November 02, 2006

Cognizant to invest Over $200 Million in India real estate expansion | INRnews

Teaneck, NJ – November 2, 2006 – Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: CTSH), a leading provider of IT services, today announced plans to further expand its infrastructure in India through an expansion of its existing real estate development program. As part of this program, Cognizant plans to develop state-of-the-art techno-complexes and expand its infrastructure in five cities – Chennai, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Pune.

October 19, 2006

Kanbay opens new software facility in Gacchibowli, Hyderabad | INRnews

October 19, 2006 : IT services firm Kanbay International has opened a new software development facility on 15 acres of land in the IT Park at Gacchibowli in Hyderabad.

October 04, 2006

Xilinx opens development center in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, October 4, 2006: Xilinx, Inc. the world’s leading supplier of programmable logic solutions, today announced the opening of its own development centre in India, located in a 33,000 square foot facility in CyberPearl, Hyderabad.

September 29, 2006

Hyderabad real estate prices continue to rise

Hyderabad, September 29, 2006: Hyderabad real estate prices are on a roll. In prime areas, apartments go for anywhere from Rs. 2,800 to Rs. 3,500 per sq.ft a significant increase from even a year ago. According to one real estate source, real estate prices have increased by 10% every week for the last three months.

September 28, 2006

Spencer's - a leading supermarket brand in India

Chennai, September 28, 2006: Spencer's is fast emerging as a key retail brand in the country. The 80-store supermarket chain, part of the RPG group, is comprised of 7 hypermarkets each occupying more than 35,000 sq.ft, 3 supermarkets up to 15,000 sq.ft, and 70 Daily stores between 4,000 to 7,000 sq.ft where consumers can purchase fresh produce, frozen products, bakery products, groceries and other daily requirements.

Spencer's Retail plans to open Spencer's Dailies in Pune, Hyderabad, Trichy and Bangalore. According to the company, in October it will open one new store every two days.

September 25, 2006

Apex CoVantage Opens New Facilities in Hyderabad and Chennai | INRnews

Herndon, VA, September 25, 2006 : Apex CoVantage, a leading global knowledge process outsourcing (KPO) company, announced the opening of two new facilities in the southern Indian cities of Hyderabad and Chennai to accommodate its expanding business providing GIS (geospatial information services) solutions for organizations in the electric, gas, rail, telecommunications, and water utility markets, as well as local government.

Hyundai and suppliers to invest $1.5 billion in India

New Delhi, September 25, 2006: Carmaker Hyundai Motor Co announced significant expansion plans in India. The company plans to invest over $900 million to beef up its facilities in the country and expects its affiliates and suppliers to invest close to $600 million in addition. The investment would go towards a car, engine, transmission plant and an R&D Centre.

September 24, 2006

GMR Infrastructure to venture into real estate development

Bangalore, September 24, 2006: Bangalore based infrastructure company GMT Infrastructure is to expand into real estate development across India. The company is looking at land acquisition in Bangalore, Hyderabad and Kolkata for residential as well as commercial realty projects.

September 20, 2006

Bhagyanagar to sell land in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, September 20, 2006: Bhagyanagar India is to sell 50% of its land in Gachibowli, Hyderabad to RIL for between Rs.70-80 crore according to news reports. The company plans to develop a mall on the remaining land in partnership with Godrej Properties.

September 15, 2006

Hyderabad to see new retail outlets

Hyderabad, September 15, 2006: ITC has opened it's first farm-fresh produce store "Choupal Fresh" in Hyderabad. The 2,500 sq.ft store will provide fresh fruit and vegetables on a wholesale and retail basis.

September 13, 2006

Polaris Software opens IT facility in Hyderabad

Software Company Polaris has opened a facility focused on developing technology solutions for the investment banking industry. The 200,000 sq.ft. facility called "The Capital" is built on eight acres of land at the Manikonda IT Park in Hyderabad. Developed at a cost of Rs. 70 crores, the facility can house 2,000 employees initially.

September 11, 2006

Unison to set up 5-star hotels at a cost of Rs 2,000 crores

Unison Hotels, promoters of The Grand in Delhi plan to invest over Rs.2,000 crores to set up eight five-star hotels in the country. The hotels are to be in Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, and Mumbai. This move follows growing demand for accommodation in India and high occupancy rates enjoyed by hotels.

The company has already acquired land in Hyderabad for it's proposed five-star hotel and service apartment block.

September 09, 2006

K Raheja expands real estate projects in Hyderabad

Mumbai based real estate developer K.Raheja is to expand its projects in Hyderabad. On the anvil is an expansion of the Mindspace IT Park at a cost of Rs. 400 crore, development of the 7 million sq.ft. of office cum residential space Pocharam Park, and the development of a 350,000 sq.ft. mall in Hyderabad within 3 years.

September 04, 2006

IVR Prime to aggressively develop real estate projects across India

IVRCL hopes to execute real estate projects across the country,including townships, residential estates, golf courses, shopping malls and hotels, in the next four years. The estimated cost - Rs.6000 crores.

August 30, 2006

Microsoft opens new building in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, August 30, 2006: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy inaugurated a new 395,000 square feet facility on the 50-acre Microsoft campus at Gacchibowli. The new facility will host the Microsoft global delivery centre and Microsoft global services India teams.

August 28, 2006

Gachibowli, Hyderabad on real estate map

25 acres of land have been acquired by Bhagyanagar Metals Limited for developing an IT Park and residences. The property has been bought at a reported price of Rs.83 crores raised from wholly owned subsidiaries, Bhagyanagar Properties Limited and Scientia Infocom India Limited. The diversification into property development by Bhagyanagar Metals Limited has followed rising profit margins in the field.

August 24, 2006

Bullish on real estate in the South (External Article)

ICICI Venture fund manager, Kishore Gotety who manages a $550 million fund focused on Indian realty is bullish on opportunities in the South particularly in Hyderabad, Bangalore and Chennai. In an interview in FinanceAsia he opines that real estate opportunities in India witnessed so far are only the tip of the iceberg.

August 19, 2006

Over 700 properties to be demolished in Hyderabad

Over 700 properties are likely to be demolished in Hyderabad as part of proposed road widening around the Charminar. Seven roads are to be widened to 60 feet, affecting roadside properties, including about 15 government properties. The government is also planning to acquire land for a 3 kilometre inner ring road and a 10 kilometre outer ring road around Charminar.

August 06, 2006

Infrastructure Management and Property Development Ventures for Madhucon

Hyderabad-based Madhucon has big plans for the future. Apart from plans to develop 1,000 km of toll roads in two years, where the company will manage as well build the roads, Madhucon will enter the lucrative market of developing and maintaining existing highways.

August 02, 2006

Taj GVK group to develop three new hotels

The Taj GVK group is progressing plans to develop three new five star hotels one each in Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad. The 125-room Chennai hotel already under development is likely to be completed by March 2007. The 189-room hotel in Hyderabad is likely to be ready by 2008. Taj GVK is also to acquire land for the Bangalore hotel.

Property value and land registration charges rise in Andhra Pradesh

The Andhra government has increased the market value of land and buildings across all municipalities, corporations and special grade municipalities by 10 to 20 per cent. Registration charges will correspondingly move up to to the higher property value. Registration charges stand at 9.5 per cent, including a stamp duty of 7 per cent of the market value, transfer duty of 2 per cent and registration fee of 0.5 per cent.

Simplex Somdatt in running for elevated expressway project

Simplex Somdatt has quoted the lowest amount, Rs. 439 crore, for the Mehdipatnam to international airport elevated expressway project in Hyderabad. The bid was 2.5% lower than HUDA's estimated construction value and lower than the other bidders - Gamon India, IJM Corporation, Malaysia, Italian Thai Development, Bangkok, Navyug Engineering, and Punj Loyd. Simplex Somdatt is likely to be awarded a letter of acceptance by Aug 10.

August 01, 2006

Wells Fargo to set up IT centre in Hyderabad

APInvest has landed a major deal for the state with US financial services major Well Fargo deciding on Hyderabad as the base for its IT and BPO centre. Wells Fargo plans to set up operations in Hyderabad by October this year and employ close to 500 people.

July 29, 2006

Booking commence for villas in gated community in Hyderabad

Bookings have started for villas in Prajay Celebrity villas, a 18 acre gated community in Shamirpet. The villas are to be completed by October 2006. Prajay Engineers the developers have also announced a new project, Prajay Harbour City, a township on 150 acres of land near Vizag.

July 22, 2006

Hyderabad real estate prices soar as land auction fetches Rs. 700 crore

The Hyderabad Urban Development Authority (HUDA) has realised Rs. 703 crore from the sale of 69 acres of land in the town of Kokapet, 20km from the city. The 15 plots sold in the Golden Mile layout are in a good location next to the Outer Ring road and close to the Financial district and IT hub in Gacchibowli.

May 26, 2006

Destination Hyderabad - The Deccan Queen is next on the hot real estate chart

Would you believe that over two thousand bankers and financiers in Asia would meet in Hyderabad. And that they would be part of a convention that was conducted smoothly with world-class facilities. You'd better believe it. The Asian Development Bank concluded its convention at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC), India's most modern yet.

May 01, 2006

Andhra Pradesh government frames guidelines for allotment of land to IT firms

The Andhra Pradesh government is framing guidelines for allotment of land to IT companies. This is because it is finding it difficult to meet the demands of the IT industry. Infotech companies are queuing up to set up own campuses in Andhra Pradesh. The government was forced to take this decision as it doesn't have enough land to meet the demand of the IT industry. 1,200 acres of land acquired by the Government has already been exhausted. The Madhapur-Hi-tech city area has reached saturation, so has the area around Shamshabad International Airport.


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