Rising maintenance costs, GST charge hit gated communities hard - The Times of India

Hyderabad: Thousands of residents in gated communities across the city are facing a double financial strain this year, as rising maintenance costs have pushed many households into the 18% GST bracket.In the FY 2026–27, monthly maintenance charges have risen sharply, now ranging between Rs 8,000 and Rs 10,000. This increase is driven by higher expenditure on security staff salaries, electricity, cl…