Power cuts disrupt Hyderabad IT sector

metro india news  I hyderabad : Hyderabad, a major player in the global IT industry, is facing growing concerns over unannounced power interruptions affecting households, IT companies, multinational corporations, startups and software firms. Work-from-home employees appear particularly affected, with frequent outages, malfunctioning Wi-Fi routers and poor mobile connectivity disrupting their daily work.

While officials maintain that there are no scheduled power cuts in Telangana, employees say the ground reality is different. In some IT corridors, interruptions reportedly last for hours, delaying projects, disrupting online meetings and affecting discussions with international clients.

IT corridor bears the brunt

Complaints of power interruptions have emerged from Madhapur, Gachibowli, Kukatpally, Kondapur and Manikonda, among other areas. Employees say personal backup arrangements do not always help them overcome prolonged disruptions. The issue comes amid growing discussions about Hyderabad’s IT expansion, fresh investments and employment opportunities.

The city’s electricity demand exceeds 4,000 megawatts, reflecting the substantial requirements of households, commercial establishments, IT companies, industries, hospitals and other services.

Employees also complain that reporting outages does not always result in timely resolution. The use of artificial intelligence-based responses in complaint-handling systems has added to their dissatisfaction.

Gap between claims and reality

Officials maintain that interruptions occur only because of technical faults, which are identified and rectified. However, consumer complaints about prolonged outages have raised questions about the gap between official statements and the experiences of residents and employees.

A clear distinction must be made between scheduled maintenance interruptions and unexpected outages caused by technical faults. Employees want authorities to explain why disruptions occur, how long they last and what measures are being taken to prevent recurrence.

Need for lasting solutions

Addressing the problem requires more than temporary repairs. Authorities need a long-term strategy to improve distribution network reliability. Areas experiencing frequent feeder trips must be identified, while transformer capacity, electrical cables and other vulnerable infrastructure require systematic assessment.

For Hyderabad to realise its ambition of becoming a global city, investments, modern offices and improved roads alone are insufficient. Essential infrastructure, including electricity, water, transport and internet connectivity, must function reliably.

For the IT sector, uninterrupted power is particularly important. Instead of merely asserting that there are no power cuts, authorities must acknowledge consumer concerns, resolve complaints promptly and prevent recurring technical faults.