1. Mr. Ankur Jalan, CEO, Golden Growth Fund (GGF), a category II Real Estate focused Alternative Investment Fund (AIF):
“As we look ahead to Union Budget 2026, our expectations reflect both the challenges and opportunities in India’s real estate sector, particularly in established urban markets like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru etc. We hope the Budget will prioritise measures that strengthen demand-side support, including extension of tax incentives for homebuyer, continued focus on infrastructure investment – especially in urban transport, last-mile connectivity and sustainable utilities that will be vital in boosting the attractiveness and long-term value.
We also seek policies that encourage institutional capital flows into real estate, such as enhanced incentives for Alternative Investment Funds in order to make it more attractive to investors. Such a move will streamline investments, make it institutionalised and regulated. A balanced, growth-oriented Budget will not only support project execution but also drive confidence among homebuyers and investors alike and boost the Indian economy.”
2. Mr. Lalit Parihar, Managing Director, Aaiji Group, a Dholera-based real estate firm
“We expect the Union Budget 2026 to further strengthen infrastructure-led urban development. Continued investment in roads, logistics, airport, bullet train, industrial corridors, and smart city infrastructure will be critical in unlocking the full potential of regions like Dholera as future economic hubs. We also hope for renewed policy focus on Special Economic Zones (SEZs), including greater flexibility and fiscal incentives for developers, to accelerate industrial and mixed-use developments in these regions.
We look forward to measures that support housing affordability, such as rationalisation of GST, extension of tax incentives for homebuyers, and easier access to institutional finance for developers. Incentives for sustainable and green construction, along with faster approvals and reduced compliance burdens, would further improve project viability.
Overall, a balanced Budget combining fiscal discipline with long-term urban planning will help sustain real estate growth, boost investor confidence, and accelerate development across strategically important regions of Gujarat.”
