What Is FSI and Why It Determines Your Real Estate Returns in Delhi NCR
FSI — Floor Space Index — is the number that decides how much you can build on any Delhi NCR plot. Getting it wrong by 0.25 points can cost ₹30–60 lakh. Here's how it works.
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FSI rules, feasibility analysis, market data — written for plot buyers who want facts, not broker opinions.
FSI — Floor Space Index — is the number that decides how much you can build on any Delhi NCR plot. Getting it wrong by 0.25 points can cost ₹30–60 lakh. Here's how it works.
Most Delhi NCR plot buyers commit ₹2–5 crore based on a broker's word. A proper feasibility check takes 10 minutes and answers the questions a broker won't.
Wrong FSI, unverified title, broker selling rates, ignored timelines, no feasibility check. These five mistakes are avoidable — if you know what to look for.
Noida uses FAR 1.80 for individual residential plots (GNIDA Building Regulations 2010). Group housing on large developer plots gets FAR 3.0. Here's the complete guide for Noida, Greater Noida West, and YEIDA.
Gurugram uses DTCP Haryana Building Code 2017, not Delhi MCD. Base FAR is 1.45 for 100–250 sqm plots (plot-size-driven, not road-width). From DLF 5 to Sector 65 — here's the honest breakdown of where the margin is in 2026.
Three different markets, three different risk profiles. Dwarka has Metro premium, Rohini has volume, L-zone has upside with caveats. Here's what the FSI and margin math actually looks like in 2026.
YEIDA controls the Yamuna Expressway corridor — home to the new Noida International Airport at Jewar. FAR norms, sector rates, and a clear-eyed look at the airport premium and its real risks.
A full walkthrough of every section in a White Warp report — FSI breakdown, construction cost model, 50,000-scenario Monte Carlo, sensitivity tornado, and the PROCEED/RECONSIDER verdict.
DDA plots use plot-size FSI (200 sqm → FSI 3.0). MCD plots use road-width FSI (12m road → FSI 2.5). Getting this wrong can misstate your buildable area by 2×. Here's how to tell which rules apply.
Construction costs in Delhi NCR have risen 20–30% since 2022. Mid-spec is now ₹1,800–₹2,200/sqft. Here's the full breakdown by cost head, spec level, and market — and what's changed.
Faridabad plots follow Haryana Building Code 2017 (DTCP rules) — not Delhi MCD. FAR is plot-size-driven (200 sqm → FAR 1.45). Entry costs are 40–60% below Gurugram, with purchasable FAR up to 3.0× available from DTCP.
FAR in Noida is 1.80 for individual residential plots under GNIDA Building Regulations 2010 — not 2.5, which applies only to group housing. Using the wrong number overstates buildable area by 140 sqm on a 200 sqm plot.
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