As Hyd FSI touches the sky, worry builds up on ground
As Hyd FSI touches the sky, worry builds up on ground
The rush of highrises, especially along the city's western corridor, has put the spotlight back on a 15-year-old government policy: Unlimited floor space index (FSI). Latest data available with TOI reveals that many of these big-ticket projects in Hyderabad – the only city in India with no FSI cap -- are recording FSIs of anywhere between 9 and 13, with the average hovering in the 6 to 7 range. The national average is 2 to 2.5.
The rush of highrises, especially along the city's western corridor, has put the spotlight back on a 15-year-old government policy: Unlimited floor space index (FSI). Latest data available with TOI reveals that many of these big-ticket projects in Hyderabad – the only city in India with no FSI cap -- are recording FSIs of anywhere between 9 and 13, with the average hovering in the 6 to 7 range. The national average is 2 to 2.5.