HiLITE Group Launches Rs. 300-Crore YOO Hub Trivandrum
HiLITE Group held a groundbreaking ceremony for YOO Hub Trivandrum at Technopark Phase III, a Rs. 300-crore project expected to generate approximately 5,000 direct jobs and transform Kerala's technology infrastructure. P. K. Kunhalikutty, Minister for Industries, IT & AI, performed the ceremony alongside other dignitaries.
India's First Branded IT Workspace
Developed in collaboration with YOO and IWG, YOO Hub Trivandrum is India's first YOO-branded IT Park and the first IT project globally under the YOO brand. The partnership brings YOO's luxury design philosophy into the technology infrastructure sector for the first time, with IWG providing expertise in flexible and hybrid workspaces.
"The groundbreaking ceremony of HiLITE Group's 'YOO HUB Trivandrum' marks another significant milestone in Kerala's journey as a leading destination for technology and innovation," said P. K. Kunhalikutty. "This project will create over 5,000 quality jobs and further strengthen Kerala's IT and AI ecosystem."
Project Specifications and Infrastructure
Spread across approximately 5.37 lakh square feet on 1.88 acres, the development includes a basement, ground floor, two dedicated parking floors, and 15 premium office floors. This world-class commercial ecosystem is designed to attract multinational corporations, Global Capability Centres, technology companies, research institutions, and digital enterprises.
"YOO Hub Trivandrum represents our commitment to creating world-class infrastructure that empowers businesses, attracts global investment, and generates meaningful employment," said P. Sulaiman, Chairman, HiLITE Group. "Through our partnership with YOO and IWG, we are proud to introduce India's first branded IT Park."
Market Demand and Sustainability
Sandip Kumar IAS, CEO of Technopark, noted: "This addition of 5.37 lakh square feet of premium Grade-A IT space comes at a highly opportune time when market demand is at an all-time high." Ajil Muhammed, CEO of HiLITE Group, emphasized the need for premium infrastructure: "IT is the most promising and crucial sector in Kerala. We have incredible talent... but what we truly lack is premium infrastructure or multinational companies to establish their presence here."
YOO Hub Trivandrum has received LEED v4.1 BD+C Core and Shell pre-certification at Platinum level, the highest environmental rating from the U.S. Green Building Council, setting a new standard for sustainable development in the region.
Official Statements and Attendance
John Hitchcox, Chairman of YOO, stated: "India's technology corridors deserve workplaces designed to the same standard as the world's best." Badal Saboo, YOO Associate, added: "It's been a privilege to bring YOO together with HiLITE and IWG on YOO Hub Trivandrum -- a project that sets a new benchmark for branded workplaces in India."
The event was attended by P. M. A. Sameer, MLA; Seeram Sambasiva Rao IAS; Santosh Babu IAS; Santhosh Koshy; Col. Sanjeev Nair (Retd.); P. Sulaiman; Ajil Muhammed; and Shafeeq P.
