Niloufer Café's New Branch in Raidurg Opens Soon

Niloufer Café’s new branch in Raidurg creates buzz over staggering rent

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Neelima Eaty 13 Mar 2025 1:55 PM

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Niloufer Café, a beloved Hyderabad institution known for its iconic chai and bun, is expanding with a new branch in Raidurg. The cafe has leased a large space in Tower 2 of Orbit at Raidurg for ₹40 lakhs per month, with a 10% rent increase every two years. This lease marks a significant investment for Niloufer Cafe, reflecting its growing popularity and ambition to expand its reach in the city. Founded in 1978, Niloufer Café has become a symbol of Hyderabadi culture, serving over 20,000 customers daily. The cafe has already established multiple outlets across Hyderabad and is now looking to solidify its position as a major player in the city's culinary landscape.

Hyderabad: Hyderabad’s beloved Niloufer Café is in the spotlight once again, this time for its upcoming branch launch at Raidurg. Known for its iconic chai and bun, the café is now making waves due to the significant cost of leasing its new space.

According to a post by real estate account rezy_in on ‘X’ (formerly Twitter), the new Niloufer Café at Raidurg has been leased for a monthly rent of ₹40 lakhs for 10 years, with a 10% rental escalation every two years. The details were shared with a leasing alert on the platform, highlighting that Niloufer Café has secured Tower 2 of Orbit at Raidurg (HKC) for their largest outlet in Hyderabad.

The leased area spans 35,913 sq ft, with the headline rent set at ₹111 per sq ft per month. The lease commenced on August 20, 2024, and is set for a term of 10 years, with a five-year lock-in period. These details were sourced from the Telangana Registration & Stamps Department.

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The upcoming Niloufer Cafe ☕️ at Raidurg has been creating a buzz online!

Documents accessed by rezy reveal that the space has been leased at a monthly rent of ₹40 lakhs for 10 years, with a 10% rental escalation every 2 years.#LeasingAlert #HyderabadRealEstate 🏘️ pic.twitter.com/A31JHPgbD8

— rezy (@rezy_in) March 11, 2025

The Rise of Niloufer Café

Established in 1978 by A. Babu Rao, Niloufer Café’s story began with a simple vision, to create a chai that was not only delicious but also captured the essence of Hyderabad. Over the years, it has become an iconic name in the city, known for its unique Hyderabadi chai.

From its humble beginnings at Lakdikapul, Niloufer Café now has multiple outlets in Red Hills, Banjara Hills, and Himayatnagar. Beyond its famed chai, the café has expanded its offerings, introducing its tea powder to the retail market and becoming a popular spot for food and socializing.

With over 20,000 customers served daily, Niloufer Café continues to uphold its tradition while maintaining its position as a beloved staple in Hyderabad’s culinary landscape.