Archive · 17 Dec 2025
State to Takeover Hyderabad Metro by March 2026
The state government of Telangana is planning to take over the Hyderabad Metro Rail from the L&T Group by March 2026.
This decision was made during a meeting between government officials and L&T representatives.
The Chief Secretary of the state emphasized the importance of a smooth and quick transfer process.
IDBI Bank, which is advising on the transaction, was asked to finalize its report to help complete the takeover.
After the takeover, the managing director of Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited will prepare proposals for the operations and maintenance of the metro.
The state government will complete the takeover of Hyderabad Metro Rail from L&T Group by March 2026.
The deadline was agreed upon during a meeting between government officials and L&T representatives.
The Chief Secretary emphasized the need for a smooth and expeditious transfer process.
IDBI Bank was asked to finalize its report to facilitate the takeover.
HMRL Managing Director Sarfaraz Ahmad will prepare proposals for operations and maintenance post-takeover.
- Who
- State government and L&T Group
- What
- Takeover of Hyderabad Metro Rail
- When
- By March 2026
- Where
- Hyderabad, India
- Why
- To facilitate the smooth transfer of operations and maintenance
- Takeover Deadline
- March 2026
- Government Representatives
- Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao
- L&T Representatives
- L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad Limited MD K.V.B. Reddy
- Advising Bank
- IDBI Bank
- HMRL Managing Director
- Sarfaraz Ahmad
