Hyderabad 2.0 - India's Original IT Hub Continues To Grow - June 2018
Hyderabad 2.0 - India's Original IT Hub Continues To Grow - June 2018
Hyderabad 2.0 - India's Original IT Hub Continues To Grow - June 2018
CONTINUES TO GROW
CBRE RESEARCH | 2018
CONTENTS
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HYDERABAD:
04 13 15
HYDERABAD HYDERABAD OUTLOOK
THE RE-EMERGENCE REAL ESTATE REGIONAL
OF INDIA’S SILICON OVERVIEW FAVORABILITY
VALLEY ANALYSIS
HYDERABAD CITY
OVERVIEW
7,257
sq. km.
HMDA*
2nd Largest
Hyderabad ~ on in India
rati
urban agglome
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HYDERABAD 2.0 | INDIA
HYDERABAD:
THE RE-EMERGENCE OF HYDERABAD REAL ESTATE
INDIA’S SILICON VALLEY OVERVIEW
How it all began… Office
Hyderabad was one of the first cities to embrace the Indian IT/ITeS boom and was initially Over the past decade, the IT/ITeS boom, along with the advent of HITEC City and its surrounding
dubbed “India’s Silicon Valley” in the 1990s and early 2000s. The origins of growth locations, has transformed Hyderabad into one of the preferred IT destinations for multinational
began with the establishment of the Hyderabad Information Technology and Engineering companies and research and development centres. The city witnessed strong demand for office space
Consultancy City (HITEC City) in 1998 in the western part of the city. HITEC City was until 2008, when political instability brought about a significant contraction in leasing activity. However,
intended as a hub for the technology industry and was developed by L&T Infrastructure, 2015 onwards. The market witnessed a marked recovery in occupier demand on the back of strong
which provided a mix of Built-to-Suit (BTS) and Multi-Tenanted Space (MTS) facilities leasing activity, the timely completion of new commercial developments and investment flows across
for IT occupiers. However, the limited availability of non-litigated land parcels in and prominent suburban and peripheral markets.
around HITEC City and improved infrastructure prompted the government in 2005
to establish the Financial District, a 150-acre dedicated industrial park designed to The resurgence of investment activity coupled with new government initiatives has prompted the revival in
cater to IT/ITeS and financial firms. The district was formed in the Nanakramguda of leasing activity over the past couple of years. The year 2016 witnessed the addition of approximately
submarket, which is geographically an extension of HITEC City. Subsequent 6 million sq. ft. of new office supply, the second highest total among India’s main southern cities. The
years saw the development of campuses by large corporates such as ICICI and new supply was mainly concentrated in Hyderabad’s IT and Extended Corridors in the form of IT and
Franklin Templeton. Between 2005 and 2008, a period of formidable growth, SEZ developments. Also, unsold inventory levels have been on the decline as the city provides quality
total available commercial office space grew at a compounded annual growth space at affordable rentals and better infrastructure, when compared to other IT dominated cities. The
rate (CAGR) of approximately 23%, to reach more than 23 million sq. ft., with city’s overall commercial stock stood at approximately 56 million sq. ft. as of 2017, which is lowest
almost comparable absorption levels. among the southern commercial hubs of Bangalore (143 million sq. ft.) and Chennai (63 million sq. ft.),
indicating the city’s strong development potential.
In mn sq. ft.
common capital for both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana for a 12%
span of 10 years, coupled with the inherent strengths of the city— 4 10%
including its status as a prominent IT hub, its strong institutional 08%
base, supportive government policies, large scale infrastructure 06%
2
initiatives and significant demographic dividend—have 04%
propelled economic growth over the past two years. Office 02%
stock in the city nearly doubled from over 23 million sq. ft. in 0 0%
2014 2015 2016 2017
2008 to about 56.3 million sq. ft. by 2017, at a CAGR of
10.5%. Supply Absorption Vacancy %
Residential CHART 2: RESIDENTIAL SUPPLY, DEMAND AND ASSET PRICES OVER THE LAST FIVE YEARS
The Central Hyderabad micromarkets of Somajiguda, Banjara Hills, Begumpet, and Himayat Nagar ('000 units) ('000 sq. ft.)
have traditionally comprised the city’s residential hub. The spillover of demand has resulted in the 18 07
emergence of newer locations in East Hyderabad such as LB Nagar, Nacharam, and Malakpet. 16 06
Industrial activity in North Hyderabad micromarkets has also led to residential activity in these locations. 14
05
The advent of the IT sector has resulted in the growth of the city towards the Western Hyderabad 12 Supply
10 04
locations of Madhapur, HITEC City, Kondapur, and Gachibowli. Absorption
08 03
06 Capital Value - Central
Table 1: Major Residential Zones 02
04
01 Capital Value - West
02
KEY 0 0 Capital Value - East
CAPITAL VALUES 2014 2015 2016 2017
MICROMARKET RESIDENTIAL OVERVIEW
(INR/ SQ. FT.)
PROJECTS Source: CBRE Research, Q2 2018
The micro-market of Old Hyderabad (such as West Hyderabad’s share of the city’s overall residential stock has increased considerably in recent
Himayat Nagar and SD Road) is characterized years, mainly due to the availability of land parcels and high demand from employees of IT firms,
by unorganized individual dwelling units,
retail shops and premium/ luxury housing who prefer to be located in close proximity to their workplace. This micromarket also provides ample
Central Necklace
developments. Most end-users in the locality social infrastructure and organised retail which has supported its emergence as an attractive residential
Ameerpet, Begumpet, Pride, Welkin
are from the trading fraternity, government destination.
Somajiguda, Jubilee park, The 10,000 – 12,000
sector and bureaucracy. However, the
Hills, Banjara Hills, Residences,
upmarket neighborhoods of Banjara Hills,
etc. Brigade 7
Jubilee Hills, and Begumpet are characterized Emerging Markets
by independent houses and premium / luxury Demand from employees of IT firms and high quality infrastructure is expected to fuel new residential
housing development targeted at affluent end- launches in West Hyderabad in the coming year. Kondapur is likely to maintain its position as the
users and non-resident indian (NRI) investors.
preferred residential district in the area. However, price appreciation will be muted as the market is
already testing homebuyers’ affordability. Other micromarkets including East and South Hyderabad are
Beema
The micro markets of North Hyderabad are
also expected to witness new launches, but south Hyderabad has seen weaker activity due to limited
North Pride,GK
characterized by apartments, plotted layouts, social infrastructure and its comparatively further from the city.
Kompally, Balanagar, Pride, Raheja
villas and independent houses. Residential 2,800-3,000
Yapral, Sainikpuri, Vistas,
activity is driven by industrial clusters around
etc. Aparna
these regions.
Kanopi tulip
East Hyderabad
The location is characterized by unorganized
Nacharam, LB Sri Nivas
residential dwelling units, mid-scale apartment
Nagar, Medipally, Heights,
developments and plotted layouts. The region 2,800-3,200
Saroornagar, Malak- Akruthi Town-
also accommodates spill-over demand from
pet, Bandlagunda, ship
the Central Hyderabad micro markets.
etc.
Provident
South Hyderabad Kenworth,
The residential developments here are
Shamshabad, Atta- Shweta Ary- 2,500-2,800
predominantly villas or plotted developments.
pur, Upperpally, etc. an, Beema
Pride, etc.
As with all major cities in India, Hyderabad has seen growing demand for high quality organised retail
Features a number of premium/
space over the last decade. The city saw the completion of its first organised retail developments in luxury retail brands supported
2006 with the launch of two malls in Central Hyderabad—City Center and Hyderabad Central Mall— Steve Madden, Celio, by the presence of a high-end
accounting for total of 450,000 sq. ft. of space. The emergence of a sizeable IT workforce with high GAS, Vero Moda, Absolute residential catchment and
Jubilee Hills
Barbeque, Marks & further complemented by a 150
disposable incomes prompted developers to construct several new malls in Western Hyderabad in 2009. Road No. 36
Spencers, Pepe Jeans, number of well-known F&B
Total organised retail space in Hyderabad city stood at 2.9 million sq. ft. as of June 2017, the majority Starbucks, Forever 21 etc. outlets. The under-construction
of which is concentrated in Western and Central Hyderabad. metro corridor is expected to
further improve connectivity.
CHART 3: ORGANISED RETAIL SUPPLY DEMAND DYNAMICS Banjara Hills is an upmarket
(Million sq. ft.)
retail destination located
Mamagoto, Beijing Bistro, close to Jubilee hills. It is also
Banjara Hills
1.0 Mirror, Burger King, Chillis, a preferred destination for 125
Road No. 1
By the Bottles etc. boutique designer outlets. The
0.8 location has a mix of national
and international brands.
0.6
Source: CBRE Research, Q2 2018
0.4
0.2
0
2014 2015 2016 2017
Source: CBRE Research, Q2 2018 SUPPLY ABSORPTION
150
140
130
120
110
0
2014 2015 2016 2017
Source: CBRE Research, Q2 2018 HIMAYAT NAGAR JUBILEE HILLS ROAD NO.36 BANJARA HILLS ROAD NO.1
Warehousing & Logistics
Over the past decade, Hyderabad has emerged as a major hub for the bio-technology and
pharmaceutical industries, resulting in increased demand for warehousing space. The numerous
CHART 5: ORGANISED RETAIL RENTS
national highways passing through Hyderabad make it a central point for warehousing activity, while
(In mn sq. ft.) Andhra Pradesh's location is ideally suited for the export and import industry. Rents in Hyderabad are
the most affordable in the southern region and occupiers which left the city during the political crisis are
180
once again looking to enter the market.
140
The logistics/industrial market in Hyderabad can be classified into four major corridors: Northern
100
Corridor, Western Corridor, Eastern Corridor and Southern Corridor. The Shamshabad and
Mahabubnagar areas have emerged as major warehousing locations. Close proximity to the airport,
80 lower rents and availability of land parcels have led to the development of large organised warehouses
in the Mahabubnagar area. The government has also enacted an investor-friendly industrial policy,
40 which is attracting investments from other industries such as automotive, electronics, and defence. The
Eastern corridor, comprising the micromarkets of Uppal, Nacharam, Cherlapally and Autonagar, has
0 also witnessed steady demand for warehousing space. However, the prevailing high capital values of
2014 2015 2016 2017
land parcels have restricted the development of new warehouses in this micromarket. Warehouse space
CENTRAL HYDERABAD (BANJARA HILLS, PANJAGUTTA) in this region is mostly in the form of industrial sheds and Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC) structures.
Source: CBRE Research, Q2 2018 WESTERN SUBURBS (CYBERABAD, KUKATPALLY)
NEW SUPPLY - Hyderabad is expected to see the completion of around 3.7 million sq. ft. of new supply 0.8
over the next two years, most of which will be concentrated in the West and Central locations of the city.
0.6
This is likely to alleviate supply pressure and support the entry of more global brands.
0.4
FORMAL RETAIL POLICY - The state government of Andhra Pradesh has become the first state in India 0.2
to introduce a formal retail policy. The policy details benefits for the retail sector in terms of work-hours
0
flexibility, as well as ease of doing business in the retail sector. The policy will create a more conducive 2014 2015 2016 2017
retail environment and will spur retailer and investment activity in the state and city. Also, the government
Source: CBRE Research, Q2 2018 ABSORPTION
plans to allocate land for distribution centers and warehouses will spur demand for retail as well as
e-commerce.
Table 4: Understanding Logistics Markets The government’s initiatives to promote industrial activity in the city coupled with demand from
e-commerce retailers to establish Hyderabad as a key logistics hub is expected to fuel demand for
RENTS (INR/ SQ.
MICROMARKET KEY TENANTS OVERVIEW warehousing/ industrial space in the coming years. The growth of e-commerce is likely to further
FT./ MONTH)
accentuate demand for quality warehouse space (as e-commerce players are looking at Grade A
Northern facilities) in the city.
Corridor IKEA, Havels, The Northern corridor is driven by
Kompally, Medchal, Reliance, Bigbasket, demand from FMCG, e-commerce and 14
Toopran & Genome Ratnadeep 3PL players
Valley
25
20
15
10
0
2014 2015 2016 2017
The emergence of the e-commerce sector has increased demand for quality warehouse space in the city.
The state’s new formal retail policy wherein the government has plans to allot land to set up distribution
centres and warehouses under the commercial category is likely to have a positive impact on the sector.
Emerging Markets
HYDERABAD REGIONAL
FAVORABILITY ANALYSIS
WEST NORTH CENTRAL EAST SOUTH
Source: CBRE Research, Q2 2018 WEST : Gachibowli, Madhapur, Hitech cty, Raidurg | NORTH : Kompally, Secundrabad | CENTRAL: Jubilee Hills/ Banjara Hills, Abids, Begumpet
EAST: Uppal, LB Nagar| South: Shamshabad
OUTLOOK
The stable political environment, growing occupier demand, improving
infrastructure and the availability of a large talent pool will support the
growth of the Hyderabad real estate market in the coming years. A general
outlook follows below:
IL SECTOR
ECTOR RETA
OFFICE S EH OU SING /GISTICS
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DENTIAL SECTOR WA
D USTR IAL / LO
RESI IN
Commercial office demand is expected to remain strong
Increasing activity from retailers coupled
with an improvement in residential demand SECTOR
and will see upward momentum in 2018-19. is expected to trigger growth in the
organised retail segment. The increase in commercial activity (particularly in
West Hyderabad), stable political environment,
The entry of technology majors such as Google and Apple The Telangana government recently passed the
The city is expected to witness the completion relatively lower capital values compared to other tier I
is expected to boost the number of leasing transactions. Telangana State Industrial Project Approval and
of about 3.7 million sq. ft. of new cities, lower land costs and improved social and
The increase in office space take-up is likely to be driven Self-Certification System (TS-IPASS) Bill, which
investment-grade shopping mall space. Most physical infrastructure will support growth in housing
by the consolidation and expansion of IT majors. provides speedy processing and clearance for
of these developments were constructed by demand. The sales market will be mostly driven by
various licenses and certificates required for
L&T and are in central locations of the city. end-users.
The IT sector will remain the demand for office space, establishing industries through a single-window
followed by the banking / financial services, system. This is expected to boost industrial /
The launch of high quality new shopping New projects by leading developers, particularly in
pharmaceuticals and outsourcing sectors. Emerging manufacturing / warehousing growth in and
centres is expected to attract retailers, locations such as Manikonda, Kukatpally,
sectors include e-commerce and bio-technology. around the city.
particularly from the fashion and F&B sectors, Nanakramguda, and Kondapur are expected to
to expand in Hyderabad. The completion of provide sufficient supply over the next couple of years.
Approximately 30 million sq. ft. of new office supply is The quality of warehousing space is expected to
expected to enter the market in the next three years, IKEA’s flagship store could also prompt more improve over the next couple of years owing to
global retailers, both in the single-brand and Western and Central Hyderabad are expected to see
mostly in suburban and peripheral locations of the the increase in demand for such facilities.
multi-brand categories, to consider the city. capital value growth due to their proximity to IT hubs.
city (IT and the Extended IT Corridors). New supply
will consist of high quality investment-grade projects Demand for industrial space is expected to be
Major high streets are expected to see a supply The organic spillover of demand from the CBD to
which are expected to cater to the growing demand largely driven by e-commerce, FMCG,
crunch amid sustained growth in demand from Northern Hyderabad is expected to increase capital
for office space in the coming years. electronics manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and
local and global retailers. values marginally in this micromarket.
agro-based industries in locations such as
Solid demand and supply dynamics are expected to Kompally and Medchal in Northern Hyderabad,
New shopping mall supply is expected to exert Most new launches are targeted at the mid-end
result in rental growth, particularly in core markets and Shamshabad, Adibatla and Fab City in the
pressure on rents in the organised retail segment, segment with all support infrastructure in place.
such as the IT Corridor. This growth is likely to be South.
especially in Central Hyderabad. Launches in the premium / luxury segment are limited
sustained over the next two to three years, to Central Hyderabad, with fewer small scale launches
following which it may begin to taper off. Rents along the Northern and Southern
High streets will continue to see sustained growth (less than 50 units) expected in the coming years.
Corridors are expected to increase by about 5%
Occupiers are expected to pre-commit to space in in rents due to limited supply, particularly those in in the coming years.
popular locations such as Himayat Nagar, Banjara The availability of large land tracts in Southern
under-construction developments to safeguard Hyderabad and the proposed IT corridor could result in
against any future rental increases. Hills, and Jubilee Hills.
an increase in demand for housing projects.
The IT Corridor will most likely remain the
leading IT hub of Hyderabad. Occupiers may
also shift towards the peripheral Extended IT
Corridor, but only after significant infrastructure
and connectivity issues have been addressed.
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