India harbours the world's largest population and the most extensive construction sector globally, where the utilization of engineered wood products in building construction remains minimal. The advantages of incorporating timber into tall and commercial constructions are indisputable, contributing to the reduction of the carbon footprint, shortened construction times, and improved seismic and building physics performances. However, in India, engineered wood products have not been widely acknowledged as structural materials for tall and non-residential constructions. The implementation of hybrid timber buildings could offer a more rational approach to wood utilization, thereby fostering the development of more efficiently sustainable structures. In the years to come, this approach could lead to a higher proportion of engineered wood in buildings, bringing benefits to living conditions, the climate, and society at large.