The real estate industry, passing through a protracted recession even before the pandemic which worsened it manifold FP Staff February 03, 2021 22:05:49 IST
The real estate sector is confronting crippling liquidity for a long time. A relaxation in norms for raising capital, tax incentives for home buyers, reduction in housing finance cost through preferred interest rates, continuing subsidies under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), and paving the road for the quick availability of Alternate Investment Funds (AIF) are some of the relief measures the sector expects. These initiatives will put more money in buyers’ and developers hands, stoking the revival in the sector.
Budget 2021 | It’s a mixed bag for the housing sector
The Budget provides a dose of much-required optimism and leaves gaps to build for the future Alok Saraf
Even though there were limited announcements for the housing sector, overall, Budget 2021 was a pragmatic one. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had very limited elbow room for any big bang announcement given the over looming fiscal deficit.
The key focus remained on the affordable housing sector, in line with the government s goal of Housing for All . The minister made a number of key announcements aimed at reviving the economy, including a sizeable allocation of funds towards infrastructure projects, the launch of a ‘bad bank’ to separate bad assets from good, and key investments in healthcare this of particular relevance in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Union Budget 2021: Realty sector wants finance minister to accord long-awaited industry status The last few years have witnessed a major downfall in the real estate sector owing to demonisation, GST, RERA, NBFC crisis, says Sanjay Daga, COO, Runwal FP Staff January 31, 2021 19:39:28 IST Expectations rise for real estate sector ahead of budget.
The real estate sector is confronting crippling liquidity for a long time. A relaxation in norms for raising capital, tax incentives for home buyers, reduction in housing finance cost through preferred interest rates, continuing subsidies under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), and paving the road for the quick availability of Alternate Investment Funds (AIF) are some of the relief measures the sector expects. These initiatives will put more money in buyers’ and developers hands, stoking the revival in the sec