
Bank of Baroda to raise ₹5,000 cr via long-term infra bonds
The funds are being raised to finance infrastructure projects and affordable housing.
The funds are being raised to finance infrastructure projects and affordable housing.
Among the top seven cities, Chennai, Pune and Mumbai Metropolitan Region saw the highest decline in unsold affordable housing stock over the last two years.
For homebuyers, the extension of previously announced incentives comes as a breather; commercial real estate gets a boost with TDS exemption for REITs, which will address the liquidity situation.
While the Budget brings relief to the affordable housing sector, the removal of exemptions under the new income tax regime comes as dampener for the real estate sector.
The increase in delinquency rates was not uniform; It was most pronounced for loans against property, home loans, and credit cards. Overall delinquencies improved for auto loans.
FM Nirmala Sitharaman will hold similar meetings with representatives from MSMEs, auto, industry associations, financial market stakeholders, and others to address sector-specific issues.
Nirmala Sitharaman announced an additional ₹1.5 lakh deduction in income tax for middle-class homebuyers which could stimulate the real estate market.
Formerly JRG Securities, Inditrade recently divested its equity broking arm and is now betting big on microfinance and housing finance, with a special focus on empowering women entrepreneurs.