“Budget 2026 Can Bridge Infrastructure and Next-Gen Urban Development: Urbanblocks Realty’s Sharat V”

Commenting on expectations from the Union Budget 2026, Mr. Sharat V, Designated Partner, GHR Lakshmi Urbanblocks Infra LLP (Urbanblocks Realty), said the Budget presents a critical opportunity to align infrastructure investment with next-generation urban development.

He noted that sustained capital expenditure on transit corridors, green public spaces and digital urban infrastructure would lay a strong foundation for integrated, mixed-use developments that seamlessly combine residential, commercial and leisure spaces. Such investments, he said, are essential to creating vibrant urban ecosystems that support evolving lifestyle and work patterns.

Emphasising policy reforms, Sharat highlighted the need for stronger support for transit-oriented development, green building incentives and streamlined single-window approval mechanisms to reduce execution timelines. Incentives encouraging low-carbon construction practices, water recycling and energy-efficient design would enable projects such as Cascades Neopolis to establish new benchmarks in sustainable urban living.

According to him, Budget 2026 has the potential to unlock greater private capital participation in smart cities and emerging growth hubs by aligning infrastructure spending with real estate demand. Clear policy direction on land monetisation, ESG-linked financing and urban renewal initiatives, he added, would help build inclusive and resilient communities that can drive India’s long-term urban growth. Urbanblocks Realty, through Cascades Neopolis, remains committed to delivering this vision through innovation and execution.