HITEC City
| Company type | Business district |
|---|---|
| Industry | Information technology, Engineering consultancy |
| Founded | 22 November 1998 |
| Headquarters | Hyderabad , India |
Area served | Hyderabad metropolitan area |
Key people | N. Chandrababu Naidu (founder, visionary) |
| Products | IT parks, SEZs, office spaces, convention center |
The Hyderabad Information Technology and Engineering Consultancy City (HITEC City) stands as a leading Indian business district situated in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It extends over multiple suburbs such as Madhapur, Gachibowli, Kondapur, Miyapur, Nanakramguda, Serilingampally, Bachupally, Manikonda, Kukatpally, and Shamshabad. Collectively referred to as Cyberabad, this technological zone encompasses an area close to , within a radius of . Positioned approximately from the residential and commercial locality of Jubilee Hills, HITEC City forms a crucial part of Hyderabad’s urban landscape.
History
The establishment of HITEC City was initiated by the former Government of United Andhra Pradesh adjacent to Cyberabad on Hyderabad’s western flank. It was officially inaugurated on 22 November 1998 by then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. In 1997, Chief Minister N. Chandra Babu Naidu embarked on a tour across Southeast Asia to draw investment, drawing inspiration from technology corridors such as Singapore and Malaysia’s Multimedia Super Corridor. This vision led to the launch of a $350 million knowledge enclave in Hyderabad, which ultimately resulted in the creation of HITEC City.
Foundation of HITEC City
Cyber Towers holds the distinction of being the initial IT-promoting structure, chosen by N. Chandrababu Naidu in 1997 as an iconic architectural symbol within Cyberabad. The formation of the Cyberabad Metropolitan Police bolstered security measures, aiding HITEC City's evolution into Hyderabad’s premier technology center. Initially promoted through a public-private partnership between APIIC and L&T Infocity Ltd, Cyber Towers accommodates companies like Microsoft, Oracle, GE Capital, Patni Computer Systems, Keane Inc NTT DATA, alongside various call centers. This 10-story edifice is segmented into four quadrants centered around a fountain. Another significant office complex, Cyber Gateway, spans over 866,000 square feet across an 8-acre site. Presently, HITEC City incorporates several of the tallest buildings in Hyderabad.
Laxmi Cyber City
Construction commenced in 2005 with operations beginning by 2007. The campus consists of three blocks:
- A block - HSBC GLT
- B block - E&Y, Inventiv, among others
- C block - ADP
Covering nearly 1 million square feet, it is part of a broader portfolio that includes Laxmi Cyber Centre (Banjara Hills), Laxmi CentrePoint (Begumpet GE), Laxmi Cyber Point, and Laxmi Cyber Towers SEZ.
R & D Center
Established in 1998, the Microsoft India Development Center in Hyderabad is among Microsoft's largest research and development facilities outside its Redmond headquarters. This campus, covering 54 acres with LEED Gold-certified buildings, was realized following a meeting between then Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Microsoft founder Bill Gates. Microsoft was the pioneer multinational to set up an R&D hub within Cyberabad.
L&T Infocity
L&T Infocity represents the first software technology park layout within HITEC City and successfully attracted prominent technology firms such as Accenture, Microsoft, Oracle, and s2Tech Technologies.
CII - Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre
Established in 2004, the CII-Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre offers expert guidance on conserving natural resources and implementing sustainable business strategies. Officially opened by then-President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the centre's expertise spans energy efficiency, eco-friendly buildings, renewable energy solutions, greenhouse gas accounting, certification of green products, waste management strategies, and cleaner production methodologies.
Hyderabad International Convention Centre
Initiated during the tenure of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, the Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC) stands as a leading venue for conferences and events in India. Constructed by Emaar MGF, which is partially owned by UAE-based Emaar Properties, HICC has been honored with the national “Best Standalone Convention Centre” award four times by the Ministry of Tourism. Operated by Accor Hospitality, it accommodates 5,000 guests with the option to expand seating to 6,500 and occupies an area of 27,000 m² (approximately 15 acres). The centre is linked to Novotel Hyderabad, a global business hotel featuring 288 rooms along with extensive conference facilities.
Raheja Mindspace IT Park
The Mindspace IT Park combines living, leisure, retail, and workspace environments within its approximately of office space. Covering , it dedicates 40% of its area to open spaces and boasts sophisticated telecommunications infrastructure, civic utilities, broad roadways, and abundant greenery. The district experienced swift growth with over constructed and fully occupied within just 14 months after its launch. It accommodates both multi-tenant offices and customized built-to-suit developments.
Prominent tenants with tailor-made facilities include Hyundai Mobis, IBM, Accenture, CSC, Bank of America, Facebook, and Novartis, collectively employing nearly 10,000 individuals. Multi-tenant buildings host firms such as Broadcom Inc., Deloitte, Parexel, Syneos Health, Qualcomm, Zensar Technologies Ltd, Tech Mahindra, Oracle, Amazon, General Electric, OpenText, IGATE, Verizon, Thomson Reuters, Wells Fargo, and TietoEVRY. By March 2008, the workforce within the park reached approximately 20,000 employees.
Recognized as a notified Special Economic Zone (SEZ), Mindspace IT Park is anticipated to support around 55,000 IT professionals, positioning it as the largest IT hub within HITEC City. The park also includes amenities such as the Westin Hotel and Inorbit Mall, both inaugurated in late 2009.
Map of Mindspace Park
- Building 1 – Accenture
- Building 2 – Tech Mahindra, GE, ZenQ, Patni Computer Systems, Bank of America, Sumtotal Systems, Redpine Signals, Beryl Consulting
- Building 3 – IBM
- Building 4 – Computer Sciences Corporation
- Building 5 – Bank of America, Redpine Signals
- Building 6 – Qualcomm
- Building 7 – Computer Sciences Corporation
- Building 8 – Qualcomm, PL Engineering, Deloitte, UTC Fire & Security
- Building 9 – Verizon, Amazon, Broadcom, Qualcomm, HSBC, Deloitte, PerkinElmer
- Building 10 – Verizon, Qualcomm, Broadcom, Raheja India
- Building 11 – JP Morgan, Thomson Reuters, Advanced Micro Devices
- Building 12A – Cognizant Technology Solutions, Pegasystems Inc.
- Building 14 – Portware, United Health Group, Persistent Systems & Solutions Ltd., OpenText Corporation, LGS Global Ltd., Trianz, Yash Technologies Pvt. Ltd., ZenQ, Verity Knowledge Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Prolifics Corporation Limited (9th floor)
- Building 20 – Parexel, vSplash Techlabs Pvt. Ltd., Cognizant Technology Solutions, YASH Technologies, RealPage, OMICS, Prolifics (Semantic Space Technologies)
- Building 21 – Colruyt IT Consultancy
- HUDA Techno Enclave – Ocimum Bio Solutions
HITEX Exhibition Centre
Hyderabad International Trade Expositions Limited (HITEX) stands as a leading venue in India for hosting international exhibitions, trade fairs, conferences, and corporate gatherings. The centre, designed by German architects, commenced operations on 14 January 2003, with its inauguration led by Commerce Minister Arun Shourie and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.
Situated in Madhapur near HITEC City, HITEX covers an expansive area of nearly .
HITEX is the venue for GITEX Hyderabad, an annual IT&C exhibition organized collaboratively by the Dubai World Trade Centre and the Department of IT&C, Government of Telangana.
HITEC City-2 SEZ
HITEC City-2 represents a premier IT/ITeS Special Economic Zone developed by Phoenix Infocity Pvt. Ltd, a subsidiary under the Phoenix Group of India. Sanctioned by the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India, this SEZ acts as an extension to the original HITEC City. The development comprises approximately of constructed space spread across nine IT buildings, offering both multi-tenant and customized facilities. It is designed to support a workforce of around 28,000 IT professionals.
Prominent multinational firms operating within HITEC City-2 include:
- UBS (whose Indian operations were acquired by Cognizant in December 2023)
- CUBIC Transportation Systems India Private Limited
- ValueMomentum
- MAQ Software
- HCL Technologies
- ValueLabs Inc.
- Object Technologies
- IGATE
Cyber Pearl (an Ascendas IT park)
Established in 2004 as Hyderabad’s inaugural IT park featuring a fully equipped health club and business centre, CyberPearl is located within one of the city’s primary growth corridors. The park offers 5,000,000 square feet (460,000 m2) of office space and accommodates a workforce exceeding 5,000 IT professionals. Amenities include a spacious food court, restaurant options, numerous meeting rooms, conference facilities, and recreational areas. Major tenants include:
- Winshuttle Software (India) Pvt. Ltd.
- TNS INDIA PVT. LTD.
- Sitel India Ltd
- GE
- Innopark
- UMC
- NTT DATA
- Tech Mahindra
- Salesforce dotcom
- MarketTools Research Pvt Ltd
- RSA/Valyd Software
- SD Softech
- Smartplay Technologies
- ZenQ
- Bank of Baroda - DR Site
- CenturyLink
Facebook, Hyderabad
Facebook established its Hyderabad office in Cyberabad in 2010, marking this location as its fourth global operational centre.
Amazon Global Campus
Amazon launched its Indian operations from Hyderabad in 2004. In 2019, it unveiled its largest global campus situated on a 9.5-acre plot accommodating over 15,000 employees—approximately one-third of Amazon’s total workforce in India spread across six offices. The entire campus covers 68 acres and holds the distinction of being Amazon’s largest building worldwide by built-up area.
Additional Campuses Near HITEC City
Several organizations have developed built-to-suit facilities within and around HITEC City. These include:
- Tecreos Overseas Education Consultants
- Ananth Technologies
- Aurobindo Pharma, Water Mark Building
- Computer Maintenance Corporation
- Convergys Campus
- Cyient Campus
- NetCracker Technology Corp.
- DELL Campus
- CyberCity I.T. Campus
- E-Park I.T. Campus (leased by TCS)
- Franklin Templeton campus
- Honeywell Campus
- Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited IT Data Centre
- HSBC Campus
- Capgemini Campus
- iLabs Centre
- Infosys Campus
- Login4ITES Network
- Microsoft Campus
- Motorola Campus
- Oracle Campus
- Polaris Campus
- Tech Mahindra Cyber Space Campus
- Tech Mahindra Infocity Campus
- Reliance Communications
- Sierra Atlantic Campus
- SoftSol Campus
- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Campus (Deccan Park)
- UBS (now Cognizant)
- ValueLabs Campus
- VSNL campus
- WIPRO Campus (Gachibowli)
- Zensar Technologies Ltd
- Simply Write Consulting Services
The V, an Ascendas IT Park
Spanning 20 acres, The V features five multi-tenant buildings with a combined gross floor area of 1.65 million square feet, boasting nearly full occupancy. It incorporates over 10 acres of landscaped open areas and integrates natural rock formations into its layout, establishing a verdant township environment. Approximately 15,000 IT professionals work within this park.
Situated roughly 10 kilometers from the city center and 14 kilometers from the airport—both accessible within an hour by car—the closest local train station lies 3 kilometers away.
The V consists of the following five buildings:
- Mariner
- Auriga
- Orion
- Capella
- Vega
The TCS Deccan Park Campus
Tata Consultancy Services' largest global development center, Deccan Park, was designed by Swiss architect Mario Botta. Developed with an investment of ₹15 billion, it provides recreational and sports amenities and employs over 2,200 professionals. Occupying 11 acres, the facility encompasses approximately 320,000 square feet across nine floors. Its focus areas include telecommunications, e-governance, biological sciences, ports, and shipping, leveraging technologies such as .Net, open-source billing systems, and bioinformatics.
RMZ Futura IT Park
Located in HITEC City and owned by RMZ Corp, RMZ FUTURA is a built-to-suit campus adjacent to Cyber Gateway. The complex contains four separate blocks that are fully leased predominantly to Deloitte and CGI.
The buildings are organized as follows:
- CGI occupies the fourth floor; the remaining floors comprise Deloitte Block A
- Deloitte Block B
- Deloitte Block C
- Deloitte Block D
Shilpakala Vedika
Built during the administration of N. Chandrababu Naidu, Shilpakala Vedika covers a 5-acre plot and includes a 60,000-square-foot auditorium with seating for 2,500 attendees. This contemporary facility offers features such as a press room, cafeteria, multimedia projection capabilities, green rooms, superior acoustics, and traditional décor. It operates under a BOOT arrangement managed by M/S Sanpra Group and M/S Alif Group.