Bengaluru, often referred to as the technology capital of India, is experiencing a significant boom in high-rise construction. The city has emerged as one of the fastest-growing cities globally, attracting a highly skilled workforce from across the country seeking employment and business opportunities. This rapid urban growth has led to a sustained demand for both residential and commercial real estate, prompting a shift towards vertical development.

The tallest building in Bengaluru is the CNTC Presidential Tower, which topped out in early 2023. Standing at with 50 floors, it is also the tallest building in the state of Karnataka and was the 11th-tallest in South India at the time of its completion. The tallest commercial building is the World Trade Center, which was completed in 2010 and rises to with 32 floors.

Other notable high-rises in the city include UB Tower, Mantri DSK Pinnacle, and Phoenix One Bangalore West. Among the tallest skyscrapers currently under construction are the four towers of Codename Peaklife project, each projected to reach a height of .

History The first high-rise building in Bengaluru over was the Public Utility Building on M.G. Road. Standing at with 25 floors, it was the tallest building in India at the time of its completion in 1973 before being surpassed by the World Trade Centre Mumbai in 1974. The Public Utility Building was only the second building in India to surpass a height of and remained a dominant feature of Bengaluru's skyline for decades. The building housed offices, retail outlets, and a hotel, and served as an early example of vertical mixed-use development in the country.

Late 20th century: Early developments Bengaluru's ascent as a technology centre began in the 1980s and 1990s with the establishment of major IT parks like Electronic City and Whitefield. Early high-rises were limited, primarily low-rise and mid-rise office buildings, due to regulatory constraints and proximity to the HAL Airport, which was located in the heart of the city and served as the city's only airport until 2008.

2000s: Policy reforms and rise in vertical development The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) and the newly-formed Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) relaxed the floor area ratio (FAR) norms in the 2000s, particularly in newly planned zones like the Outer Ring Road and North Bengaluru. Moreover, with the inauguration of the Kempegowda International Airport in 2008 and cessation of commercial flight operation at the HAL Airport in May 2008, the height restrictions in several parts of the city were relaxed. This resulted in a surge of mid-rise construction across both residential and commercial use. The late 2000s witnessed the completion of several iconic high-rises like the Canberra Tower, Concorde Tower, and UB Tower, all of which were completed within the UB City complex in 2008. At in height, UB Tower surpassed the Public Utility Building, which had remained the tallest building in Bengaluru for 35 years.

2010s–2020s: Skyscraper era The completion of the World Trade Center in 2010 (128m, 32 floors) signaled strong momentum towards vertical development in the city. The UB Tower and the World Trade Center were among the first glass-clad high-rises in the city and set a design template for subsequent development. A combination of soaring demand, scarcity of land within key business districts, and rising office prices accelerated construction of high-rise buildings. Mantri DSK Pinnacle, which was also the tallest building in South India when it topped out in 2013 at , marked Bengaluru's entry into the skyscraper era.

Several residential and mixed-use mega projects are under construction in emerging suburbs along transit corridors and satellite towns. As of 2025, over 1,500 high-rise buildings dot the metropolitan region, and that number continues to grow, signifying the city's sustained push toward vertical expansion.

Tallest buildings This list ranks buildings in Bengaluru that stand at least or 30 floors from the ground. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts. Only completed buildings and under-construction buildings that have been topped out are included.

Rank Name Image Location Height Floors Year Use Notes1 CNTC Presidential Tower Yeshwantpur502023Residential As of 2025, the terrace level is at 1061 meters above sea level, which is the highest building altitude among metro cities in India.2 Mantri DSK PinnacleHulimavu462013Residential The first Skyscraper of Bengaluru and also the former tallest building of South India. It is known for its unique structure3SNN Clermont 1Nagavara 402018ResidentialSNN Clermont 22018SNN Clermont 32019SNN Clermont 42019SNN Clermont 520198Total Environment- In That Quiet Earth Tower 1Bileshivale 392023ResidentialTotal Environment- In That Quiet Earth Tower 22023Total Environment- In That Quiet Earth Tower 32023Total Environment- In That Quiet Earth Tower 4202312 Sobha IndraprasthaRajajinagar372018Residential13 World Trade Center BangaloreRajajinagar322010Commercial Tallest Commercial Tower of Bengaluru. It was the tallest building in Bengaluru from 2010-2013.14Columbia Aaltius Electronic City Veersandra382025Residential15Pashmina Waterfront Tower 1 Battarahalli392016ResidentialPashmina Waterfront Tower 22016Pashmina Waterfront Tower 32016Pashmina Waterfront Tower 42016Pashmina Waterfront Tower 5201620 UB Tower Bengaluru Central Business District 202008Commercial Most popular high-rise of Bengaluru. It was the tallest tower from 2008-2013Krishvi BVL Statura Konadasapura372025Residential22 Kingfisher Towers Bengaluru Central Business District 342018Residential23Brigade Exotica 1 Aavalahalli 352014ResidentialBrigade Exotica 22016Navami Landmark 1 Rajarajeshwarinagar120 metres (394 ft)352023ResidentialNavami Landmark 22023Navami Landmark 32023Navami Landmark 4202329Sobha Manhattan Tower 4Attibele392025ResidentialSobha Manhattan Tower 1392026Residential31Sobha Brooklyn Towers 12026Attibele362026ResidentialSobha Brooklyn Towers 231Sobha Brooklyn Towers 334DNR Highline Rajajinagar118 metres (387 ft)362025Residential35Sobha Manhattan Tower 3Attibele382025ResidentialSobha Manhattan Tower 238202637Prestige Trade Tower Bengaluru Central Business District 272017CommercialConcorde Tower Bengaluru Central Business District 202008CommercialKarle Zenith 1Nagavara 342016 ResidentialKarle Zenith 22016Karle Zenith 32016Karle's Vario Homes 1 Nagavara 342025 ResidentialKarle's Vario Homes 22025Karle Pinnacle Homes 1Nagavara352026ResidentialKarle Pinnacle Homes 2352026ResidentialBhartiya City Nikoo Homes 4 Tower A Thanisandra 342025 ResidentialBhartiya City Nikoo Homes 4 Tower BBhartiya City Nikoo Homes 4 Tower C49Purva Atmosphere 1 Thanisandra342025ResidentialPurva Atmosphere 2Purva Atmosphere 352Salarpuria Gold Summit A Byrathi322013Residential53Four Seasons Private Residences 302018ResidentialPhoenix KessakuRajajinagar302018Residential55One Bangalore West 3Rajajinagar302016ResidentialOne Bangalore West 42016One Bangalore West 5201658Public Utility BuildingMG Road Bengaluru Central Business District 251973Commercial It was the tallest building in India for a year and remained Bengaluru's tallest for 35 years.59Maya Indradhanush Mallasandra332018ResidentialBhartiya City Nikoo Homes-2 AThanisandra332020ResidentialBhartiya City Nikoo Homes-2 B2020Bhartiya City Nikoo Homes-2 C2020Bhartiya City Nikoo Homes-2 D2020Bhartiya City Nikoo Homes-2 HThanisandra 332021 ResidentialBhartiya City Nikoo Homes-2 J2021Total Environment- The Magic Faraway Tree Tower 2 Talaghattapura 332023 ResidentialTotal Environment- The Magic Faraway Tree Tower 32023Total Environment- The Magic Tree Tower 42023Shapoorji Pallonji Park West MagnoliaBinnypete332025ResidentialShapoorji Pallonji Park West SapphireBinnypete332025ResidentialShapoorji Pallonji Park West Pine Binnypete332025ResidentialShapoorji Pallonji Park West Oak Binnypete332025ResidentialShapoorji Pallonji Park West MapleBinnypete322020ResidentialAquila Heights PolarisJalahalli 322012ResidentialCanberra Tower Bengaluru Central Business District 202008CommercialMantri CentralMalleshwaram302018CommercialPrestige Falcon City Tower 1Konanakunte 322019 ResidentialPrestige Falcon City Tower 22019Prestige Falcon City Tower 32019Prestige Falcon City Tower 42019Prestige Falcon City Tower 52019Sobha Royal CrestBanashankari322025Residential83One Bangalore West 1Rajajinagar312016ResidentialOne Bangalore West 2201685Birla Tisya 1Rajajinagar322025ResidentialBirla Tisya 2GM Infinity - The 100 percent life (Tower A) Bommasandra312023Residential 88Prestige Lakeside Habitat Tower 1Varthur302018ResidentialPrestige Lakeside Habitat Tower 2Prestige Lakeside Habitat Tower 3Prestige Lakeside Habitat Tower 12Varthur 30 2018 ResidentialPrestige Lakeside Habitat Tower 13Prestige Lakeside Habitat Tower 14Varthur302018ResidentialPrestige Lakeside Habitat Tower 15Prestige Lakeside Habitat Tower 16Prestige Lakeside Habitat Tower 17Prestige Lakeside Habitat Tower 18Arsis Green Hills Tower 1Krishnarajapura 302023 ResidentialArsis Green Hills Tower 22023Valmark ApasHulimavu302016ResidentialFour Seasons Hotel 282019Hotel

Tallest under construction

This list ranks buildings that are under construction in Bangalore and are planned to be over 30 floors tall or at least in height. This height includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts or lightning arresters. Buildings that are only approved, on hold, or proposed are not included in this table.