Begum Bazar: Hyderabad’s Unexpected Property Boom

Hyderabad’s real estate market is undergoing a remarkable transformation, with Begum Bazar emerging as a vibrant hotspot for property investments. Historically known as a bustling wholesale trading hub near Osmania Hospital, the area is now commanding land prices that rival those seen in Mumbai, India’s financial capital. This dramatic shift highlights a significant evolution in the city’s property dynamics, as investors increasingly recognise the potential of Begum Bazar.

Once overshadowed by more upscale locales such as Banjara Hills, Jubilee Hills, and Kokapet, Begum Bazar has witnessed a surge in land values. Current rates in the area start at an impressive ₹10 lakh per square yard, with premium plots commanding between ₹18-20 lakh per square yard. This increase positions Begum Bazar as one of the most expensive real estate markets in Hyderabad, despite its outdated infrastructure. The area’s longstanding status as a major wholesale trading centre for the Telugu states has driven this valuation boom. The absence of new developments has not deterred investors; instead, the existing infrastructure’s potential has made the area even more appealing, resulting in competitive bidding wars that have further inflated land prices. Sellers are benefitting substantially from this intense market competition.

The rise in Begum Bazar’s real estate fortunes can be traced back to the formation of Telangana in 2014. Prior to this, land prices in the area were stable, typically ranging from ₹1-2 lakh per square yard. However, a remarkable tenfold increase has been observed since then, coinciding with an influx of traders from various Indian states, including Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra. In commercial real estate, shop space is now priced at approximately ₹70,000 per square foot, which is significantly higher than rates in traditionally valued areas such as Jubilee Hills and Banjara Hills, where maximum prices hover around ₹20,000 per square foot.

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