Budget: Affordable homes, unaffordable exemptions
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.
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Good blueprint, but gaps remain: India Inc.
Focus on infra, housing, financial services, labour reforms welcome; but concerns remain on corporate tax, ability to meet disinvestment target.
Big investors’ real estate bets get bigger
This is a growing asset class among institutional investors—in terms of number of investors as well as their invested value.
Housing credit growth likely to rise to 17-19% in FY19: ICRA
Government initiatives expected to boost buying in the affordable segment
RBI gives homebuyers reason to cheer
The central bank announces several measures along with the rate hike, including increasing the limit for home loans, to qualify for “priority sector lending”.
Affordable housing finance companies grow
Rapid urbanisation and lack of planned affordable housing in India have led to a shortage of homes for millions of urban dwellers.
When a banker becomes a builder
Housing for all is not just a slogan for ex-banker Rajesh Krishnan. His company, Brick Eagle, offers funding as well as other help to builders. the result: affordable homes, and a thriving business.
