Real Estate Sector Seeks Tax Relief, Affordability Measures, and Infrastructure Support in Budget 2026

Ahead of India's Union Budget 2026, real estate stakeholders seek policy support to address rising land and construction costs, improve affordability, and boost demand, especially in affordable and mid-income housing segments. Key expectations include tax relief for homebuyers, GST rationalisation, infrastructure investment, and formal recognition of senior living. Developers emphasize the growing importance of Tier-II cities and call for incentives to promote sustainable, green building practices and institutional investment to sustain sector growth.