India finds itself a watershed moment with its urban evolution. With the United Nations projecting urbanization to reach 68% by 2050, the country's metropolitan regions needs to adapt to increasing populations while maintaining equity and quality of life. India's urban population is expected to exceed 600 million by 2030, drawing attention to both urban density and sprawl. As an emerging player in the domain of high-rise development, India is restructuring how it engages with urban growth by shifting from horizontal sprawl to vertical expansion.
India's first skyscraper was built in 1961. It was only in the 2000s that momentum was gained in the construction of tall buildings. The steady pace of economic growth and policy liberalization fueled construction technology, enabling the design and execution of tall buildings to match urbanization trends. One of the prime motivations for tall building construction in India, apart from the spike in urban population, was the growing wealth accumulation among its population.
