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Nirmala Sitharaman to present the union budget

“Budget FY27: Real Estate Sector Seeks Affordable Housing Boost, Rental Incentives and Tax Relief

Ahead of Union Budget FY27, Knight Frank India has urged the government to recalibrate housing policies by expanding affordable housing limits, incentivising rental housing, easing capital gains norms, and introducing central subsidies for green buildings to revive demand and support sustainable urban growth.
An Indian woman in her 30s standing confidently in front of a newly purchased modern apartment building, holding house keys in her hand, wearing traditional attire with a modern touch, soft sunlight, happy and empowering mood, urban residential setting, clean and aspirational style

UP Govt Cuts Stamp Duty for Women Homebuyers: Real Estate Experts Welcome Move, Call for Broader Reforms

The Uttar Pradesh government has reduced stamp duty by 1% for women buying property up to ₹1 crore. Industry experts call it a progressive step that empowers women and boosts mid-segment housing, while also urging for broader tax reforms to make homeownership affordable for all.
Dharavi, Asia's largest slum

Maharashtra Cabinet Approves Stamp Duty Relief For Dharavi Redevelopment

In a bid to expedite the Dharavi Redevelopment Project, the Maharashtra Cabinet has approved stamp duty concessions on lease agreements involving the project’s SPV and the Rail Land Development Authority. The relief aims to reduce transaction costs and accelerate the start of construction on one of India’s most ambitious urban renewal initiatives.