Real estate sector awaits policy overhaul, tax exemptions and source of funding as booster

Union Budget 2026: Real Estate leaders seek systemic realignments

As Union Budget 2026 approaches, the real estate sector is united in its call for policy reforms that align with shifting ground realities. Developers and industry bodies are urging the government to redefine affordable housing to reflect rising urban costs, with a specific push to raise the price cap to Rs. 1 crore.   Beyond pricing, the wishlist prioritizes the reintroduction of interest subsidies and GST rationalization to revive buyer sentim…

Real estate sector awaits policy overhaul, tax exemptions and source of funding as booster

Noida, January 27, 2026: Ahead of the Union Budget, the real estate sector is once again looking to the government for policy priorities. Amid rising construction costs, high interest rates, stalled projects, complex insolvency and strict regulatory processes over the past few years, the sector hopes the Budget will stimulate demand while addressing the challenges faced by developers in terms of funding and project delivery. Issues such as affor…