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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 Pete Nicholson, Senior Vice President, Nemetschek Group

“As India prepares for the Union Budget, there is a strong opportunity to accelerate digital adoption across infrastructure projects to improve safety, quality, and resilience. India’s national highway network has expanded to over 1,46,000 km, marking a ~60% increase since 2013–14, driven by sustained public investment. However, challenges persist—480,000 road crashes with multiple fatalities in 2023, along with incidents of urban flooding and structural failures in 2025, underscore the need for data-driven planning and maintenance. The allocation of over ?48,500 crore for high-speed corridors in Bihar and adjoining regions in last year’s budget reflects the scale of ongoing reforms. Integrating digital tools, geospatial analytics, and predictive modelling across dams, highways, and urban infrastructure can enhance efficiency, resilience, and sustainability. We hope the upcoming budget promotes incentives and frameworks for digital engineering and open standards across the sector.”

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