Minor International Signs Anantara Resort in Telangana

Minor International has partnered with Ashya Group to develop a new luxury Anantara resort across 37 waterfront acres in Telangana, targeting an opening date in 2029 [1]. Situated on the banks of a reservoir outside the city, the destination provides transport connectivity to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport and central Hyderabad [[1], [2]].

What are the operational specifications of the Telangana project?

Ashya Group is developing the property as an expansive 37-acre waterfront resort designed around its natural reservoir surroundings [1]. Asian Hospitality reported that the property's layout incorporates restaurants, a dedicated lounge, a bar, a fitness center, and an outdoor swimming pool [1]. For family travelers and corporate groups, the asset will also include a kids' club, a ballroom, and dedicated meeting rooms [[1], [2]].

Ashya Group founder and chairman Shashider Reddy Munugala emphasized that local architecture and environmental materials will govern the resort's physical design [1]. "Anantara resort reflects our belief that hospitality should be led by nature and its surroundings," Munugala stated, noting that elements from regional stone to the reservoir setting aim to immerse visitors in the culture and topography of Telangana [[1], [2]].

How does the development align with Minor International's expansion strategy?

The Telangana property adds directly to Minor International's active development pipeline across India, which focuses on both its Anantara and Avani brands [1]. Minor International chairman and founder William Heinecke confirmed that the project's waterfront placement and design vision will provide an immersive guest environment [[1], [2]].

As Asian Hospitality detailed across its coverage, the new signing joins three other confirmed properties under development across the subcontinent [[1], [2]].

Where does the resort fit within Minor International's financial performance?

The hotel signing follows solid corporate financial gains for Minor International [1]. Asian Hospitality reported that Minor posted a 2 percent increase in core profit to $84.3 million in the second quarter of 2026 [[1], [2]]. This financial uplift was supported primarily by sustained operational growth across the group's portfolios in Europe and the Americas [[1], [2]].

What connectivity advantages does the Telangana location provide?

The 37-acre resort site sits outside the primary urban center while maintaining road access to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport and the Hyderabad city center [[1], [2]]. This geographic placement targets high-end leisure travelers, corporate retreat demand, and transit visitors requiring full-service luxury amenities within reach of major aviation infrastructure [1].