Key takeaways for the real estate sector include: • Income tax relief for the middle class: The finance minister announced zero income tax for individuals earning up to Rs 12 lakh annually, providing a major consumption boost. This move is also expected to strengthen demand for affordable housing. Additionally, the new income tax bill will...
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Rs 1 trn Urban Challenge Fund to Boost Infrastructure
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the Indian government will establish a Rs 1 trillion Urban Challenge Fund to enhance urban infrastructure. The fund aims to support cities as centres of economic growth by financing up to 25 per cent of bankable projects, with a focus on creative city redevelopment, water, and sanitation initiatives. The...
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FM Unveils Major Initiatives for Bihar in 2025 Union Budget
In her eighth consecutive budget presentation in Parliament, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman laid out a roadmap for achieving “Sabka Vikas” by ensuring inclusive growth across all regions of India. Emphasising the country’s strong economic trajectory, she highlighted India’s position as the fastest-growing economy among major nations. Sitharaman underscored the government’s commitment to harnessing the...
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Budget 2025-26: Industry reactions
Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman announced Budget 2025-26 today. The government has planned a number of strategic initiatives which will drive inclusive growth, boost economic growth and provide an impetus to to India’s competitive edge on the global stage. Here’s what industry has to say about various announcements and initiatives announced in the budget: Real...
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Budget 2025-26: Rs 1 lakh crore fund to transform cities
Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the government will create a Rs 1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund aimed at transforming cities into growth hubs. The fund will finance 25 per cent of the cost of bankable projects, with an allocation of Rs 10,000 crore for 2025-26. The remaining 50 per cent will be...
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NBCC Celebrates 76th Republic Day at Its Headquarters
NBCC celebrated the 76th Republic Day at its headquarters with much ardour and patriotism. The celebration of freedom commenced with unfurling of the National Tricolour by Shri K.P. Mahadevaswamy, CMD, NBCC in the presence of senior officers and NBCC employees. This was followed by singing of National Anthem. CMD, NBCC while addressing the gathering, highlighted the...
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RECPDCL Handovers HVDC Transmission Project’s SPV viz. Rajasthan Part I Power Transmission Limited to Adani Energy Solutions Limited
REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of REC Limited, the Maharatna CPSU under the aegis of Ministry of Power, has handed over the project specific SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle) of HVDC Transmission Project under TBCB route viz, Rajasthan Part I Power Transmission Limited to Adani Energy Solutions Limited on 20th January...
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15th Cement EXPO: A Step Forward in Cement Innovation
Mumbai Following the immense success of the 14th Cement EXPO, held on December 14-15, 2023, at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, the next edition of this premier event is set to take place in March 2025. The 15th Cement EXPO will be hosted at Yashobhoomi, Delhi, on 12th and 13th November 2025. Meanwhile, the Cement Expo Forum 2025 is scheduled for 5th and...
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MOU signed between NBCC and Hindu College for development of “Centre for Advance Studies”
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between NBCC (India) Ltd. and Hindu College, University of Delhi, for development of “Centre for Advance Studies” valued at Rs. 180 Crore approximately. The MoU was signed by Prof. Anju Srivastava, Principal, Hindu College, and Sh. Nagendra Kumar, Chief General Manager, NBCC in presence of senior faculty members...
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NBCC Signs MoU with Sahakari Awas Nirman Evam Vitt Nigam Ltd. for land development in Lucknow
NBCC signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Sahakari Awas Nirman Evam Vitt Nigam Ltd. on 09.01.2025 for execution of mixed land use development of Poorvi Vihar, Lucknow. The MoU was signed in the presence of Dr. Suman Kumar, Director (Commercial), NBCC by the authorized representatives of both the organizations.. Out of a total land area...