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Below the Pre-Budget Expectations Insights 2026 on India`s Next Real Estate Chapter: What Will Shape Housing, Investment & Cities in 2026 by Akshay Taneja, CEO, TDI Infrastructure

 “India’s real estate sector operates in a tightly regulated environment, and what it needs most is policy stability and a long-term vision rather than short-term relief. With the Finance Bill 2026 being the last chance to set the stage before the new tax regime takes effect from April 1, the Budget must send clear, growth-oriented signals. Tier-2 cities across North India and NCR’s outer belt are emerging as key growth hubs, transforming into self-sustained residential and luxury clusters powered by major infrastructure upgrades.

Revising the affordable housing definition from Rs 45 lakh to atleast Rs 70–75 lakh, granting full industry status to real estate, and recognising housing as a core part of national infrastructure will unlock institutional capital and significantly boost employment, with the sector contributing 7–8% of GDP, supporting over 5 crore jobs, and attracting NRI investments projected at 20% of sector inflows. Simplified tax structures, rationalised capital gains timelines with indexation, GST rationalisation, uniform stamp duty, and enhanced home loan deductions will strengthen affordability and buyer confidence. Coupled with a single-window clearance system, upgraded PMAY Urban 2.0, and increased incentive-linked funding, these measures will accelerate project delivery, create jobs, and foster integrated, community-centric townships across emerging cities.”

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