CBDT releases draft Income-Tax Rules & Forms, 2026 for public consultation
The income tax forms which are part of the draft rules have also been simplified to a large extent for the ease of the tax payers.
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RBI rate pause brings EMI stability, offers limited relief to affordable housing
The rate pause comes at a time when macroeconomic conditions remain supportive - consumer inflation levels remain well below target level; domestic demand is resilient and global trade linkages are getting realigned.
Housing price growth in top 8 cities slows to 6% in 2025: PropTiger
According to the report, across the top eight cities, all-India residential sales declined by 12% to 3,86,365 units in 2025 as compared to 4,36,992 units in 2024. This is the lowest annual sales since 2022.
India’s higher education sector eyes $100 bn build-out as enrolments surge
Nearly 30,000 acres of new campus land and approximately 2.7 billion square feet of academic infrastructure are set to be developed to meet surging student demand.
India-US trade deal restores export competitiveness, yet China risk clouds the outlook
Increased imports from China, due to higher US tariffs, and global market competitiveness may suppress realisations in segments, namely chemicals and petrochemicals, limiting benefits.
Union Budget 2026 balances capex push with fiscal discipline: Ind-Ra
The union government’s focus on fiscal consolidation has established fiscal credibility among investors and stakeholders over the years.
India’s GCC count to cross 2,400 by 2030 as office leasing hits record highs
As of end-2024, India housed over 1,700 GCCs employing more than 1.9 million professionals.
India ranks among top 10 global housing markets as prices rise 9.6%: Knight Frank Report
Residential sales across India’s top eight cities remained steady in 2025 at over 348,000 units, with H2 2025 volumes reaching their highest level since 2013.
Affordable housing financiers’ AUM to grow steady 20–21% over FY26–27: Crisil Ratings
While growth in home loans is also anticipated to be steady at ~18-20%, the loan against property (LAP) segment should see some moderation in growth.
Budget 2026–27 balances growth, inclusivity and fiscal prudence
This year’s Budget while maintaining continuity has attempted a careful structural transformation.
