“Infrastructure Is the Real Value Multiplier for Luxury Housing: GHR Infra’s Karteesh Reddy on Budget 2026”

For premium and lifestyle-oriented developments, infrastructure remains the single most important value multiplier, said Karteesh Reddy of GHR Infra, reacting to the Union Budget 2026. He noted that the Budget presents a crucial opportunity to strengthen investments in high-quality transport networks, social infrastructure and green standards that significantly enhance urban living experiences.

Emphasising sustainability, Reddy said a stronger policy push towards energy-efficient designs and sustainable construction practices would encourage developers to accelerate the adoption of low-carbon materials, smart home technologies and water-conservation systems—without compromising on comfort, luxury or aesthetics.

He also expressed optimism over continued government support for peripheral growth corridors, where premium housing is increasingly aligned with expanding connectivity. “Infrastructure-led development in these zones will play a vital role in shaping the next phase of urban expansion,” he added.

According to Reddy, Budget 2026 has the potential to set the tone for next-generation urbanisation, where real estate and infrastructure progress hand in hand. Measures such as viability gap funding for metro rail extensions and tax incentives for energy-efficient buildings could create a virtuous cycle of premium housing supply, rising consumer aspirations and broader economic growth. GHR Infra, he said, looks forward to contributing actively to this evolving urban vision.