Realty market rebounding after a two-year slump, says Telangana minister at Times Home Hunt Property Expo

Hyderabad: After two years of sluggish growth, Hyderabad’s real estate sector is experiencing a strong resurgence, said IT and Industries minister D Sridhar Babu at the Times Home Hunt Property Expo on Saturday.

He stated that the market had recorded consistent 13% month-on-month growth in property registrations since February 2025. “The real estate sector registered a 15.4% growth in 2024–25, while the construction sector alone contributed 11.97%, adding nearly 80,000 crore to the state’s economy,” he said. He also noted that in February 2025, 5,900 property registrations were recorded, with 18% of the registered properties priced above Rs 1 crore. Year-on-year transactional growth stood at 6%.

The Times Home Hunt Property Expo featured residential and commercial projects from 35 developers across Hyderabad, showcasing around 100 real estate projects focused on smart homes, gated communities, and wellness-oriented townships.

3,000 visitors on opening day

The two-day expo, which concludes on Sunday, recorded around 3,000 visitors on its opening day. Overall, the event is expected to attract nearly 5,000 footfalls across both days. Entry is free for all homebuyers at the Hitex Exhibition Center.

The event is presented by Aparna Constructions, with powered sponsorship from Ramky Estates, My Home Group, and Candeur Constructions. It is held in association with Auro, SRIAS, R-One, and ASBL, while Union Bank of India serves as the official banking partner.

Sridhar Babu cautioned homebuyers to remain vigilant due to a rise in property scams. He urged them to verify RERA, HMDA and other approvals, and to carry out background checks on developers before making investments. He strongly recommended that buyers register properties only through the Build Now portal, an initiative by the state govt to streamline approvals, increase transparency, and ensure accountability in the real estate process.

The minister also spoke about the Indiramma Housing Scheme, which aims to construct 4.16 lakh houses in its first phase within a year.

“This scheme ensures that people from all economic backgrounds, poor, middle-class and upper-class, have access to safe and environmentally conscious housing,” he said.

The housing units will incorporate green building practices such as rainwater harvesting systems, solar panels, and low-carbon materials. “Builders should also work towards obtaining green building certifications for these homes, promoting sustainable urban living,” he added.