Hyderabad Office Market Insights
Hyderabad Office Market Insights
INDIA ECONOMY
H1 2023
As the first half of 2023 closes, policymakers around the world are
navigating through an uncertain if not a previously uncharted
REMARKABLE comfortably below USD100 per barrel
throughout 2023, enabling relative stability
terrain. The last few years have seen overlapping crises – RESILIENCE of the Indian Rupee reportedly at INR 80-82
COVID-19, the Russia-Ukraine War, rising inflation and interest Although the global atmosphere to a USD, for the most part this year. Foreign
rates, and liquidity troubles after a series of bank crises. In March necessitated a slight revision in India’s GDP exchange reserves, consequently, have
2023, World Bank warned of the making of a ‘Lost Decade’ for the growth forecast, it still appears to be an increased from around USD 560 bn at the
global economy.1 island of low vulnerability, primarily on start of the year to USD 596 bn in mid June
account of strong macro-economic 2023.
While the fear of recession is seemingly ubiquitous, some parts indicators, demographic advantage and
look more vulnerable than others. Nevertheless, select bright robust consumption. Despite this revision, Equity Markets: The Bellwether of
spots like India stand out, with negligible chances of a technical World Economic Outlook (IMF’s flagship Growth Phase
recession. India, in fact, continues to be the fastest growing major report) in its July 2023 edition projected a Equity markets often act as powerful
economy (Chart-1). 6.1% growth rate for India in FY24, an barometers for macroeconomic sentiments.
evidence of remarkable resilience, in the face Towards the end of June 2023, both BSE
INDIAN ECONOMY REMAINS LEAST of global headwinds. SENSEX and NIFTY were trading at all-time
VULNERABLE The ‘growth vs inflation conundrum’ seems highs of 64,000 and 19,000 respectively.
well managed at this point. Barring the first More assuring are the key sectoral indices.
Chart-1: GDP Growth Projections across the
two months of the year, inflation is within SENSEX and key sectoral indices have
World
the RBI’s tolerance zone since November recorded significant gains compared to the
2022 (Chart-2). In fact, at 4.25%, retail pre-pandemic times of early 2020. (Chart-3).
7.2
inflation hit a 26-month low in May 2023. As of 28th June 2023, the S&P BSE IT and
6.3
Realty indices had registered gains of 87%
6.1
The general economic performance can be
and 82%, vis-a-vis 1st of January 2020.
5.2
viewed through the lens of certain key
4.5
macro-economic indicators. GST collections
4.1
2.9
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were the highest recorded ever, at INR 1.87
2.5 fortnightly reporting of economic and
3.0
2.1
lakh crores in April 2023 (up 12% YoY). real estate news
1.4
2.1
0.8
1.5
0.4
Interestingly, the revenue collections have
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1.8
1.0
1.0
1.3
1.2
1.3
1.0
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since March 2023. Both manufacturing and
services Purchasing Managers Index (PMI)
US France Japan UK China *India Brazil have been steadily expanding for almost 2
years. Strong sentiments in the IT sector are
-0.3
-2.1
Germany 62 in April 2023. A 31-month high in the
Russia Note: FY refers Fiscal Year (Apr-Mar)
2022 2023 2024 manufacturing sector is reflected in the
This section contains figures in Indian system
manufacturing PMI of 58.7 for May 2023. of lakhs and crores (refer Appendix for
Source: IMF WEO Jul 2023 Brent crude oil prices have remained international conversions)
* Fiscal year basis 1 USD = Approx. 82.05 INR on Jun 29, 2023
1. Economic Times
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POLICY ACTION
Despite demand concerns across the globe Chart-2: RBI Response to Macroeconomic Scenario
and phases of untamed inflation
domestically, India’s growth has remained 10.00% 10.00%
250 bps repo rate hike in a span
steady. A key factor powering the upward of 10 months to bring inflation
9.00% 9.00%
trajectory post peak-pandemic is strong back to tolerance levels
policy support from various agencies and 8.00% 8.00%
institutions, including the RBI. While the
7.00% 7.00%
Sep-20
Jul-20
Nov-20
Jan-23
Jan-22
Sep-22
Jul-22
Nov-22
May-20
Mar-20
May-23
May-22
Jan-21
Sep-21
Jul-21
Mar-23
Nov-21
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growth prospects.
Budgetary Announcements
The Union Budget 2023-24 centered
Inflation Rate (%) Repo Rate Action Points
around creating a blueprint for the Source: FxEmpire, Savills India Research
economy in ‘Amrit Kaal’ – a run from 75
years of independence (in 2022) till the
100th in 2047. The Finance Minister
identified 7 priority areas for this
long-term growth plan, viz., inclusive
Chart-3: Equity Markets: Sectoral Performance
development, percolation of benefits to the
last mile, infrastructure and investment,
potential realisation, sustainable green 250
growth, youth empowerment and reforms Healthcare 90%
Auto 86%
Although direct real estate announcements
were limited, the steep rise in the Capex to 190
3.3% of GDP continued to be the guiding
170 Consumer 73%
force of the budget, providing a strong
Durables
impetus to infrastructure and allied
150
industries including real estate.
IT 87%
Specifically, the INR 10,000 crore per 130
annum allocation to the Urban
Infrastructure Development Fund will 110
enhance the proposition of tier II and III Realty 82%
90
cities with developers and funds creating
more commercial, residential and retail 70
developments. SENSEX 55%
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INDIA
25,001 - 99,999 Share of Sectors
35.8% Flexible Engineering &
IT BFSI
Workspace Manufacturing
31.6% 21.6% 14.4% 7.8%
Energy & Pharma &
mn.sq.ft.
The Indian commercial real estate also recorded a new leasing high in cities namely
quarterly minimum resistance level of 13.7 mn. sq. ft. absolute terms over same period last year 5.0 -50%
sector has not been completely Chennai, Delhi-NCR, and Hyderabad over the decade as
over the last 6 quarters, and we expect this to be followed Coworking (Flexible workspaces) that
insulated from headwinds of slowing visible in the Gross Absorption chart. -74%
maintained in the near term for a stable run and grew by 7%.
global economic growth with select Bengaluru, still being numero uno, saw a notable decline
eventual growth. The BFSI sector witnessed robust growth of 70% 0.0 -100%
organisations reducing headcount and of 39% at 6.5 mn sq. ft. owing to slow decision-making by Bengaluru Chennai Delhi-NCR Hyderabad Mumbai Pune
a few countries undergoing a technical The IT sector continues to be the primary demand technology companies amidst fear of recession in major YOY, contributing 14.4% to the leasing activity.
driver, but the demand seems to now be broad-based H1 2022 H1 2023 Annual change (2022-23)
recession. There was a visible economies. Mumbai and Pune too saw a decline in
with flexible workspaces rebounding to become a leasing activity of 9% and 11% respectively over the last
Source: Savills India Research
slowdown in demand in the first Top 3 Sectors YOY Growth
strong driver of office demand with the second year.
quarter with a 14% decline compared highest contribution. Meanwhile the BFSI H1 2022 Leasing H1 2023 Leasing
Vacancy Levels
to last year that continued in the Annual Change (2022-23) 30.0%
second quarter too with demand
contracting by 9% YOY. Overall, the KEY STATISTICS: H1 2023 14 80%
leasing activity in the first half of 2023 New Supply YOY change 20.0%
RECORD ABSORPTIONS 70%
is recorded at 27 mn sq. ft. The
strategising of office portfolios, slow mn sq. ft. 25.6
mn sq. ft.
-16% 12
60%
27.0 -12%
amidst a widely accepted hybrid work
environment have led to this sluggish Chennai: 4.5 8
0.0%
Bengaluru Chennai Delhi-NCR Hyderabad Mumbai Pune
demand. However, India continues to mn sq. ft.
20% Q2 2022 Q2 2023
be a preferred destination for Gross absorption represents fresh leases and occupier sale, excludes renewals and pre-commitments
Source: Savills India Research
7%
corporates driven by a strong GDP 6
Average Rental Range (INR / sq.ft./ month)
growth rate, large talent pool,
(mn sq. ft.)
BFSI
detailed account of office market 35 110
2
IT
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GRADE-A OFFICE
VACANCY RATE STOCK & VACANCY
At the end of the second quarter in 2023
Hyderabad’s office market vacancy rose to
24.7%, up from 17.1% in the same period last
year. This is majorly due to the huge supply that
was added into the market in recent years in
anticipation of high levels of absorption similar
to 2019 levels.
Stock in mn sq. ft. Vacancy in %
RENTS
Rents in Hyderabad’s office sector have been 2023F 115.7 26.7%
range bound in H1 2023. Due to the high supply
of office space, rents have been contained H1 2023 109.5 24.7%
within a narrow band. This has helped to attract
tenants and keep the office market competitive.
H1 2022 79.7 17.1%
MARKET OUTLOOK
DEMAND
Hyderabad’s office market is expected to
remain resilient in 2023. We estimate leasing Source: Savills India Research
activity of 6.0 mn sq. ft. in the city in 2023.
The Airport Metro is likely to have a positive
impact on the southern micromarket
Major Transactions H1 2023
making the commute easier and increasing
the attractiveness of office spaces in the TENANT | Micromarket | Building
surrounding areas.
Transacted Area* (sq. ft.)
HYDERABAD
SECTORS HIGHRADIUS
The sectoral split for office space in SBD I
Hyderabad is expected to remain favourable KRC Building No 12C
LEASING AND COMPLETIONS for the IT sector in the coming years. Flex 3,40,000
workspace is also expected to be a major
Absorption: Hyderabad’s office market has been
occupier as companies look for adaptable HETERO
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ANNEXURE:
REAL ESTATE UNION BUDGET 2023-24:
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND SUB-SECTOR IMPLICATIONS
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APPENDIX
Abbreviations & Acronyms MoSPI - Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
Bn - Billion PE - Private Equity
GDP - Gross Domestic Product PLI - Production Linked Incentive
GST - Goods & Service Tax PMI - Purchasing Manager’s Index
InvITs - Infrastructure Investment Trusts RBI - Reserve Bank of India
INR - Indian Rupee REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust
IT - Information Technology Sq. ft. - Square Feet Savills Savills India
IMF - International Monetary Fund SEBI - Securities and Exchange Board of India Savills PLC is a global real estate services provider Savills India is a group company of Savills PLC and Savills India provides services across office leasing,
IPO - Initial Public Offering YOY - Year over Year listed on the London Stock Exchange. We have an is a premier professional international property project management, capital markets, valuations,
Mn - Million international network of more than 700 offices and consulting firm. With full-service offices in research, consulting, industrial and logistics, and
40,000 associates throughout the Americas, the Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, residential services. Started in India in 2016, the
UK, continental Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and Delhi-NCR, Mumbai and Pune, the firm serves company employs over 600 professionals.
Key Definitions the Middle East, offering a broad range of specialist occupiers, investors and developers of real estate.
advisory, management and transactional services
Term Definitions – Office Sector to clients all over the world.
Stock/Inventory • This includes area of existing buildings plus new completions (supply) in each quarter/half year/full year
Research Central Management Regional Management
• New office buildings that have received their certificates of completion/occupancy within the quarter/half year/full
Megha Maan Anurag Mathur Sarita Hunt
Supply year or Director Chief Executive Officer Managing Director
• Buildings that have their structure ready and have occupier/s operating out of it or fit-outs being carried out Research & Consulting Savills India Bengaluru
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
• Sum of all leases including expansion, relocation and consolidations Diksha Gulati Kaustuv Roy Rajat Johar
Gross Absorption/Gross General Manager Managing Director Managing Director
• Does not include full-term renewals which are after the nine-year lease expiry
Leasing/ Leasing Activity Research & Consulting Business Solutions Delhi-NCR
• Includes leasing of entire tower by an occupier within an IT park/development [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Shashwat Srivastava Naveen Nandwani Anup Vasanth
Average Rental Values/ Assistant Manager Managing Director Managing Director
• A fair estimation of asking rent and deal closure rent
Rents Research & Consulting Commercial Advisory & Transactions Chennai
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Vacancy • Total vacant space as a percentage of inventory/stock
Aloka Majumder Sesha Sai
Assistant Manager Managing Director
Research & Consulting Media Queries Hyderabad
[email protected] [email protected]
Term Definitions – General Chinmoyee Kalita
Radhika Deshmukh Corporate Communications Lead Naveen Raina
Management Trainee [email protected] Executive Director
Crore • Ten Million (10,000,000) Research & Consulting (Interim Head Pune)
[email protected] [email protected]
Lakh • One Hundred Thousand (100,000)
Arvind Nandan Kaustuv Roy
Managing Director Managing Director
Research & Consulting Business Solutions
[email protected] Mumbai
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