The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has recorded Rs759.98 crore in revenue from real estate approvals between April and August 2025, marking a 90% jump from Rs399.61 crore in the same period last year. The surge stems from 4,389 building permissions and 1,008 occupancy certificates issued during the five-month window.
Officials attribute the growth to a confluence of factors: increased foreign direct investment, higher office space absorption, robust residential sales, and the catalytic impact of the H-CITI infrastructure initiative. The H-CITI project—designed to position Hyderabad as a global IT and innovation hub—includes multi-level flyovers, grade separators, underpasses, junction upgrades, and road-widening works.
“The sentiment in Hyderabad’s property market is being shaped by infrastructure-led confidence and streamlined approvals,” a senior GHMC official noted.
Breakdown of approvals:
- Instant Registration: 194 building permissions
- Instant Approval: 3,240 building permissions, 161 occupancy certificates
- Single Window: 955 building permissions, 847 occupancy certificates
- Total: 4,389 building permissions, 1,008 occupancy certificates
GHMC’s reforms to simplify and digitize the approval process have been well-received by developers, enabling faster project launches and improved transparency. The civic body’s ability to monetize regulatory functions while supporting urban growth reflects a maturing real estate ecosystem.
As the H-CITI blueprint unfolds, Hyderabad is expected to attract deeper capital flows and sustain its momentum in the premium and mid-market housing segments. The Rs760 crore milestone signals not just fiscal strength—but a city in infrastructural and investment transition.
