On February 1, 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for the financial year 2025-26 in Parliament. This marks the eighth budget by Sitharaman, making her the first finance minister in India’s history to present so many budgets. It is also the first budget of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s third term. Sitharaman emphasised...
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Budget 2025: Key Announcements Impacting Real Estate
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...
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...