Infrastructure-Led Urban Development  Key to Real Estate Growth in Gujarat

"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."  - Lalit Parihar, MD, Aaiji Group