Noida removes FAR cap on projects along 45-metre roads, paving way for high-rises

The removal of the maximum floor area ratio (FAR) cap for residential projects across 45-metre roads in Noida will pave the way for the vertical growth of the region, developers said.

With land prices breaching the Rs 200 crore per acre mark, the new regulation will allow developers to sell extra area—though it might also put pressure on the city’s infrastructure.

“High land costs have made it harder to keep projects viable, particularly on major roads where land values are already high,” said Amit Modi, director, County Group. “Removing the FAR cap can help unlock additional development potential and support vertical growth. It is a positive step, provided approvals remain clear and infrastructure capacity is assessed alongside each project. Noida’s growth will depend on how well development and civic planning move together.”


It could also boost housing supply in established parts of Noida, where acquiring large land parcels has become difficult.

“But additional saleable area should go hand in hand with better infrastructure. The city will need to plan for the extra residents, traffic and civic services that higher-density development brings,” said Manoj Gaur, chairman and managing director, Gaurs Group.

According to Dinesh Gupta, president, western UP, Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India, this will encourage developers to launch more high-rise residential and mixed-use projects, particularly along major corridors and near the Noida International Airport.

“For developers, this means better utilisation of land and potentially improved project viability; for homebuyers, it could bring more housing choices and modern amenities, though also higher-density living,” Gupta said.

However, prices on wide roads and well-connected plots may rise due to higher development potential. At the same time, a larger supply of apartments could support moderate housing prices over time, subject to infrastructure readiness and actual demand.

“Land is the biggest cost in a Noida project today. If the FAR cap is removed on these roads, it gives developers a better chance to make the numbers work and bring more homes to market. The city will also have to ensure that roads, water and public transport keep pace with the added density,” said Salil Kumar, director of sales and marketing at CRC Group.

The region can accommodate growth while preserving the quality of its infrastructure and urban environment by building on that basis with forward-thinking laws.

This will increase the availability of quality residential and commercial units, encourage vertical growth and accelerate planned urban development by attracting more developers and investment.

“In keeping with the state’s objective of achieving a $1 trillion economy, this step is seen as crucial to accelerating urban growth, infrastructure development and private investment,” said Navneet D, director, GYGY Group. “Well-planned areas near to an airport set aside for residential, commercial, institutional and industrial use already benefit Noida and Greater Noida.”

Deepak Kapoor, Director, Gulshan Group said that on a 45-metre road, the FAR cap was increasingly out of step with the realities of Noida’s real estate market, where land prices have become very high.

“The revised rule can make projects more feasible and allow developers to utilise land more efficiently, creating scope for additional housing on the same parcel. The key will be to ensure that this growth is supported by timely upgrades to roads, water supply, drainage and public transport,” said Kapoor.