Ahead of the Budget 2026, the real estate sector has called for policy continuity, affordability-focused reforms, and easier access to finance to sustain growth amid stabilising demand and interest rates.
Industry leaders say the upcoming budget will be crucial in addressing cost pressures, boosting homebuyer confidence, and supporting emerging segments such as managed offices and logistics real estate.
Navin Makhija, Managing Director of The Wadhwa Group, said the sector is moving into a more stable phase but will need strong policy support to maintain momentum.
“As we approach the Union Budget 2026, the sector is entering a phase of Measured Moderation, where stability and sustained demand will depend on supportive policies and easier access to finance. Real estate remains a critical economic multiplier, driving employment, enabling allied industries, and supporting India’s urbanisation story,” he said.
Makhija highlighted the need to enhance homebuyer-linked tax benefits and revise the definition of affordable housing, arguing that existing price caps no longer reflect current land and construction costs in major cities. “GST rationalisation on construction inputs and works contracts will also be vital to ease cost pressures and support timely project delivery,” he added.
Beyond housing, experts say Budget 2026 is also an opportunity to recognise new-age real estate segments that support India’s growing corporate and global business footprint.