India is one of the fastest-growing and the most promising economies in the world. The most obvious signs of modernisation and technological advancements pacing here is clearly evident in the hefty number of skyscrapers in different cities across the nation. These high-rise architectural marvels are truly the face of new India. Here are the top ten skyscrapers in India:
1. The Imperial
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The Imperial is a twin tower residential condominium developed by Shapoorji Pallonji & Co Ltd. Its construction started in the year 2005 and was completed and inaugurated in 2010. These massive towers are owned and managed by S D Corporation Pvt. Ltd.
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Located in the middle of the city, The 42 is a residential skyscraper topped out in the year 2019. This building was carried out as a joint project planned and developed by Mani group, Salarpuria Sattva group, Alcove Realty and Diamond Group. Its construction was first proposed in 2008 but it took nearly two years for it to actually commence. The tower was finally completed in 2019.
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This twin luxury residential skyscraper is considered to be one of the most awarded buildings in the country both nationally and internationally. Its construction and development were undertaken by Avighna India Ltd.
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This modernist style skyscraper is a residential tower with some shops as side usages. This charming and multi-functional residential tower is a part of a splendorous project undertaken by L & T Realty Crescent Bay. Six towers were built side by side in ascending order of their heights, thus sixth being the tallest. These towers truly make your dream come true of living a luxurious life.
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Auris Serenity is a three-tower residential apartment building developed by Sheth Creations. Possessions for these three towers were initiated back in 2016. Although, the developers proposed a fourth tower too. In one of the most upmarket areas of Mumbai surrounded by eminent and high-class neighbourhood, Auris Serenity ensures your experience of a luxurious and lavish life in its heftily fancied apartments.
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Developed by Bombay Realty Island City Centre, Two ICC is where engineering meets elegance. The residential skyscraper is truly an architectural wonder with its finessing outdoor which is totally eco-friendly and spacious and high-end flats. These ready to move in apartments are designed as per the gold leed certificate. Just as the apartments, the building to looks superb as it stands tall beside the sea offering an enchanting sea view.
Type: Residential Height: 223.2 metres (732 ft) Location: Island City Centre Two, GD Ambekar Marg, Dadar East, Mumbai Floor count: 68
7. Omkar Alta Monte Tower C
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This exceptional residential project is every buyer’s dream. With extraordinary ambience to top-class amenities, this skyscraper enjoys much attention and market in the locality. With several in-built shopping complexes and movie theatres, the complex has mixed usage. The property is owned by ERA Realtors.
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This residential project is a quintessential piece of architecture that successfully personifies urban and eco-friendly living. The project is developed and owned by Lodha Group. With chic facilities like sauna, Jacuzzi steam, a library and a fitness centre, the skyscraper is as functional as delightful it is to watch.
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Also known as Kohinoor Square Commercial Tower is a semi twin skyscraper located at one of the most significant locations in the city, that is at the junction of L J Road and Gokhale Road. The land was previously occupied under Kohinoor Mills until the realtors decided to build a massive skyscraper with mixed usage both as residential and commercial as the tower has many shopping complexes and hotels.
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Lodha Bellissimo is a residential complex which is owned and developed by Lodha Group. Its construction was started in the year 2005 and offered possessions in the year 2014. It is deemed to be the second tallest residential building in India. This breath-taking project was designed by the architects of Kapadia Associates and they delivered an absolutely awe-inspiring skyscraper indeed.
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Currently under construction, the majestic Three Sixty West is a skyscraper that is comprised of two individual towers, linked to each other by a podium situated on the ground level. While the first tower, namely the Tower A, is set to be a luxurious hotel, the latter, popularly referred to as the Tower B, shall be a network of private residencies. The podium shall be home to a number of ballrooms as well as restaurants, among other facilities. This skyscraper is also referred to by other names, including Oberoi Oasis Residential Tower, Worli Mixed Use Development Tower B, Skylark Tower Building, and Oberoi Oasis Tower B. The construction of the building began in the year 2011.
Height: 372 meters, or, about 1220 feet. Type of Building: Residential Number of Floors: Eighty-five floors. Location: Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400018.
12. Palais Royale
The first supertall skyscraper in the country to have been honoured as a leader of the Platinum rating by the Green Building Council, the magnificent Palais Royale has been under construction since 2008 and is expected to be completed by the year 2020. With a hundred and twenty apartments, spa, a cinema house, badminton court, cricket pitch, three swimming pools, as well as a football pitch, the floor area of the Palais Royale is about two thousand and three hundred meters.
Height: 320 meters, or 1050 feet, approximately. Type of Building: Residential. Number of Floors: Fifty-six floors. Location: Shree Ram Mills Premises of Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400018.
13. Namaste Tower Mumbai
A skyscraper that is set to have a number of uses, the glorious Namaste Tower shall be home to a lavish W Hotel with three hundred and eighty rooms, retail space, as well as an office. In keeping in with its architectural design which resembles the common greeting gesture with two hands that are clasped together, the building has been named Namaste Tower. The construction of this structure, which has been going on since the year 2011, is set to reach its completion by 2022. Namaste Tower has been planned to be one of the highest buildings in India with a mixed land use.
Height: 316 meters, or, about 1037 feet. Type of Building: Both residential and commercial Number of Floors: Sixty-three Location: Senapati Bapat Marg, Gandhi Nagar, Upper Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400013.
The ever-growing economy that India is, these premium skyscrapers not only marks the enhancement in the living standards of the people in our country but also attracts many international and multinational companies to come and invest in the realtors' business as they readily sense the capability of making profits in the region.
