Government Initiatives & Policy Support
Strategic government initiatives and progressive policy frameworks play a critical role in enabling sustainable development, accelerating infrastructure growth, and improving ease of doing business. Through regulatory reforms, public investment, and institutional support, policy interventions help strengthen long-term sectoral stability and investor confidence.
Impact of GST Reforms on Real Estate Sector
Recent GST rationalisation on construction materials has delivered meaningful cost relief for the housing sector. The reduction in GST on cement from 28 percent to 18 percent, a key input accounting for nearly 25-30 percent of raw material costs, is expected to lower overall construction costs by 3.0-3.5 percent. Additional GST cuts on marble, granite, sand lime bricks, and stone inlay work from 12 percent to 5 percent further improve cost efficiency, particularly for mid-range and premium housing.
Unified RERA Portal: A Structural Shift in India’s Real Estate Governance
The launch of the Unified RERA Portal marks a decisive shift in how India governs real estate. For the first time, project approvals, construction progress, developer histories, and grievance records across all states and Union Territories are accessible through a single national platform. By replacing fragmented state systems with one transparent interface, the portal directly addresses the trust deficit that has long shaped buyer behaviour and slowed institutional participation.
A Decade of India’s Smart Cities Mission
Ten years since its launch, India’s Smart Cities Mission has reshaped how Indian cities are planned, delivered, and governed. Implemented across 100 cities, the mission moved urban development beyond fragmented projects toward integrated, technology-enabled transformation focused on liveability, efficiency, and sustainability.
A Decade of AMRUT and the Foundations of Urban India
Ten years since its launch, the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation has played a decisive role in strengthening India’s urban backbone. Focused primarily on non-metro cities, AMRUT has addressed long-standing gaps in water supply, sewerage, storm water drainage, and urban mobility, directly improving daily living conditions for millions across secondary and tertiary urban centres.
Indian Budget 2025: Driving the Next Wave of Growth in Real Estate
Budget 2025 places real estate at the centre of India’s economic and urban transformation agenda. With strong emphasis on affordable housing, large-scale infrastructure investment- INR 1.5 Lakh Crore allocated, tax relief for homebuyers, and support for REITs, the budget addresses long-standing structural gaps while unlocking fresh demand across residential and commercial markets.