In a city racing skyward, even a slice of sky has learned to carry a price tag. From Everyday Air to Vanishing Space Looking for a balcony in a Bengaluru apartment today can feel like chasing a fading luxury. In the city’s fast-evolving housing market, balconies—once an unremarkable part of urban homes—are steadily shrinking or disappearing. What was earlier a basic feature in mid-segment apartments is now increasingly confined to premium developments, quietly redefining how openness is valued. Rising land prices and the push to maximise saleable area are at the heart of this shift. Developers are prioritising efficiency and density, trimming back open spaces to expand built-up areas. As a result, balconies are no longer treated as everyday utilities but repackaged as lifestyle upgrades. Brokers note that apartments which once offered two spacious balconies now often provide just one, usually linked to the master bedroom. Even when included, their size has reduced—from about 12×6 feet to nearly 11×4 feet—cutting usable space by almost 10%. When Fresh Air Becomes a Premium Cost pressures reinforce this trend. Homes with balconies in Bengaluru can attract premiums of 10–15%. In Grade A projects on the outskirts, apartments with two balconies may approach Rs… Read MoreBusiness Archives – Trak.in – Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups
