What Stonecraft Group does

Stonecraft Group is a Hyderabad-based private real estate developer operating as Stonecraft Developers Private Limited, founded in 2008 (with predecessor activity from 2006) and employing 51-100 people. The company designs, markets, and sells plotted residential developments, luxury boutique apartments, senior living villas, and (upcoming) golf and mixed-use land projects across multiple sites in the Hyderabad metropolitan area, including Shamshabad, Patancheru (Indresham), Banjara Hills, and Yadagirigutta. Its core technology is biophilic design built around the Miyawaki afforestation methodology, used to create dense multi-layered forests — most notably the claimed world's largest man-made Miyawaki forest of 450,000 trees across 18 acres at Woods Shamshabad — supported by a four-pillar sustainability framework covering power, water, soil, and climate management, and Compressed Stabilised Earth Block (CSEB) construction.

The business model is direct-to-consumer real estate sales: revenue is generated primarily from one-time plot and unit sales across active and upcoming projects (e.g., Woods Indresham 305 villa plots at 266-587 sq.yards, Woods Banjara Hills 10 luxury apartments at 3,500-5,000 sq.ft., Stonecraft Nirvana 354 senior living villas), with all distribution handled in-house through on-site sales teams, the corporate website, and direct phone/WhatsApp outreach. Pricing is project-specific unit pricing rather than subscription; bank financing partnerships cover up to 70% of registered value for buyers. The company sells to four primary segments: urban HNWIs seeking nature-integrated luxury, senior citizens/retirees, NRI/out-of-city investors, and affordable-to-mid-market buyers in emerging Hyderabad suburbs.

The company has cumulatively sold over 1 million sq.yards and served 3,000+ families over its operating history. Recent 2025 activity includes entry into the senior living vertical (Nirvana), a partnership with PGA of America and AIVOT for South India's first PGA-standard golf facility, launch of Woods Shamshabad Phase II (150 farm units, expected Rs 300 crore revenue), a new Data Centre Consulting vertical, and appointment of multiple senior advisors including a former CISO from Gavi and JPMorgan.

Name

Stonecraft Group

Legal name

Stonecraft Developers Private Limited

Website

https://stonecraftgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Stonecraft Group is a Hyderabad-based private real estate developer that designs and sells biophilic plotted developments, luxury apartments, senior living villas, and a PGA-standard golf city project, serving urban HNWIs, retirees, NRI investors, and mid-market buyers across the Hyderabad market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Real Estate Development

NAICS

Real Estate Property Managers (53131), Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (53121)

SIC

Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552), Real Estate Dealers (For Their Own Account) (6532), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Real Estate Development Asset Management (Project/Construction-to-Stabilization) (BPAJAMAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transitional/Development Land Brokerage (Entitled, In-Path-of-Growth) (BPAJADAJ), Rural Residential & Acreage Homesites Brokerage (BPAJADAE)

Keywords

• Residential real estate development
• Plotted developments
• Biophilic design
• Sustainable construction
• Luxury apartments

Headquarters

HQ city

Hyderabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Residential Plot Sales: Stonecraft Group generates primary revenue from the sale of plotted development land. Projects include Woods Shamshabad (60 acres, 110 units), Woods Indresham (32 acres, 305 villa plots), and upcoming developments. Plot sizes range from ~1800 sq.yards at Shamshabad to 267-587 sq.yards at Indresham.
2. Luxury Apartment Sales: Sale of luxury residential apartments at premium locations such as Woods at Banjara Hills (10 boutique apartments, 3500-5000 sq.ft each) and completed projects like Woods @Somajiguda and Woods @Journalist Colony.
3. Senior Living / Assisted Living: Revenue from Stonecraft Nirvana — a fully managed senior living community in Yadagirigutta offering 354 fully furnished villa units (1, 2, and 3 BHK) with round-the-clock care, clubhouse, and managed services.
4. Farm Unit Sales (Phase II): Woods Shamshabad Phase II features 150 farm units ranging from 1,800 to 3,500 sq.yards in a grid pattern across 100+ acres, expected to generate revenue of Rs 300 crore.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Stonecraft Group develops and sells premium residential real estate in Hyderabad, India, with a signature focus on biophilic design and Miyawaki forest integration. Its portfolio includes plotted developments (Woods Shamshabad, Woods Indresham), boutique luxury apartments (Woods at Banjara Hills), fully managed senior living (Stonecraft Nirvana), and upcoming projects including a PGA-standard golf city. All projects are built around a four-pillar sustainability framework (Power, Water, Soil, Climate Management).

Product overview

Stonecraft Group is a Hyderabad-based multidisciplinary real estate developer specializing in eco-conscious, biophilic residential developments. The company's portfolio spans multiple product lines: luxury open plots (Woods Shamshabad, Woods Indresham), boutique apartments (Woods at Banjara Hills), senior living (Stonecraft Nirvana), and upcoming projects including PGA-standard golf city and temple-town developments. All projects are designed around four core pillars—Power, Water, Soil, and Climate Management—with a signature focus on Miyawaki forest integration and sustainable living. The company has sold over 1 million sq. yards across 17 years of operation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stonecraft Nirvana: Fully managed senior living community in Yadagirigutta offering 1, 2, and 3 BHK fully furnished villas with round-the-clock care and 75,000 sq.ft. clubhouse
• Woods Shamshabad
• Woods Indresham
• Woods Banjara Hills

Products and services

• Woods Shamshabad Luxurious open plots project in Hyderabad set amidst the world's largest man-made Miyawaki forest with 450,000 trees. Features 110 exclusive residential units on 60 acres with ~1800+ sq. yards per plot, for premium homebuyers seeking nature-integrated living.
• Woods Indresham TS RERA-approved residential plotting development in Patancheru, Hyderabad spanning 32 acres with 305 villa plots (266-587 sq. yards). Features a dedicated 1-acre mango orchard and Miyawaki forest, with bank loans covering up to 70% of registered value.
• Woods at Banjara Hills TS RERA-approved luxury boutique apartment project in Hyderabad's most prestigious neighbourhood. Features 10 spacious 3BHK apartments (3500-5000 sq ft) on 1350 sq. yards with sustainability-focused eco-friendly materials.
• Stonecraft Nirvana Telangana's largest fully managed senior living community in Yadagirigutta. Offers 354 exclusive 1, 2, and 3 BHK fully furnished villas with round-the-clock care, 75,000 sq ft clubhouse, and 85% green space, for elderly residents and their families seeking premium assisted living.
• Woods @Somajiguda Completed luxury apartment project built in 2010 with 23 niche 3-4 BHK luxury apartments (2,200-4,500 sq. ft.) featuring terracotta exposed bricks, natural stone, and abundant greenery in Somajiguda, Hyderabad.
• Woods @Journalist Colony Completed luxury apartment project built in 2006 with 12 luxury 3BHK apartments (3,300-3,600 sq. ft.) on 1200 sq.yds., featuring massive floor lawns and 40-50 foot tall surrounding trees in Journalist Colony, Hyderabad.
• Woods @Kondapur Completed villa project covering 1 acre with 10 villas on 350 sq. yds. plots each, built-up area of 4,400-4,750 sq. ft. per villa in Kondapur, Hyderabad.
• PGA-Standard Golf City Upcoming world-class PGA-standard golf facility in Hyderabad developed in partnership with AIVOT Golf & Sports Management and PGA of America. Features an 18-hole championship golf course spanning over 200 acres with biophilic design integrating Miyawaki forest techniques.
• Temple Town @Yadagiri Gutta Upcoming 110-acre land development project in Yadagirigutta with plot sizes ranging from 200-500 sq. yards. Total saleable area of 3,50,000 sq. yards with affordable ticket size starting from Rs 50 lac, targeting affordable to mid-market buyers.
• Woods Shamshabad Phase-II Expansion of Woods Shamshabad featuring 150 farm units (1,800-3,500 sq. yards each) spread over 100+ acres. Houses approximately 6,50,000 trees on 25+ acres of Miyawaki forest, with expected revenue of Rs 300 crore.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4°C cooler microclimate compared to surrounding city areas
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AIVOT Golf & Sports Management Pvt LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025AIVOT Golf & Sports Management is the exclusive golf facility and development partner of the PGA of America in India. Stonecraft Group partnered with AIVOT to launch Stonecraft Golf City — a PGA-standard 18-hole championship golf course spanning over 200 acres in Hyderabad's southern region. The facility will integrate biophilic design with Miyawaki forest techniques, preserving natural boulders and water bodies while combining world-class golf standards with sustainable development practices.
• PGA of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025PGA of America, one of the largest and most influential sports organizations globally, partnered with Stonecraft Group for its debut in India. This landmark partnership brings PGA-standard golf standards to South India, with a facility designed to serve as a model for responsible development by integrating sustainable building practices, biophilic design, and Miyawaki forest techniques into the golf course design.
• Multiple Banking PartnersminorOthersStonecraft Group has partnered with several banks to offer financing options for the Woods Indresham project. Buyers can obtain loans covering up to 70% of the registered value, depending on their individual financial profile. Banking partners assess each buyer's eligibility and provide necessary funding support.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Puravankara Limited: South India-headquartered developer with plotted, villa, and apartment projects in Bengaluru and other metros; comparable in product breadth and aspirational residential focus.
• Shriram Properties: South India-focused residential developer active in plotted developments and mid-to-premium apartments across Bengaluru, Chennai, and Visakhapatnam, comparable in plotted/affordable-to-mid premium mix.

Direct peers

• Aparna Constructions and Estates: Hyderabad-headquartered developer with a large plotted-development and apartment portfolio across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh; competes head-to-head with Stonecraft in premium Hyderabad micromarkets.
• Sobha Limited: Pan-India luxury real estate developer focused on premium apartments and villas with strong brand and self-developed construction capabilities, overlapping Stonecraft's premium/HNWI target customer.
• Brigade Group: Bengaluru-headquartered South India developer of premium apartments, villas, and plotted developments with a presence in Hyderabad; comparable in product mix and aspirational positioning.
• Prestige Group: Large South India-listed developer with plotted, apartment, and villa projects including in Hyderabad, sharing Stonecraft's luxury residential focus and South-India operating geography.
• My Home Group: Hyderabad-based residential real estate developer active in plotted developments, luxury apartments, and villas in the same Telangana market where Stonecraft operates, making it the closest direct geographic peer.

Broad incumbents

• DLF Limited: India's largest listed real estate developer with a national portfolio of premium residential, plotted, and commercial projects; provides a benchmark for what scaled premium Indian residential looks like.
• Macrotech Developers (Lodha): One of India's largest residential developers, primarily Mumbai-focused but expanding nationally; relevant comparable as a scaled premium-residential brand Stonecraft competes against for HNI buyers.
• Godrej Properties: Large pan-India listed real estate developer with a broad portfolio across price points and cities; comparable as a wide-moat incumbent competing for the same HNI residential demand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/stonecraftgroup
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@stonecraftgroup
• Facebookfacebook.com/Stonecraftgroup.woods
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stonecraftgroup
• Instagraminstagram.com/stonecraftgroup

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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