Budget & Policy

hra exemption calculation explained
50% HRA relief may be extended to 4 more cities

Tenants living in metro cities can claim a 50% tax exemption on their basic salary as HRA. For those living in non-metros, the benefit...

Feb 9, 2026 . 1 min read
rbi repo rate unchanged at 5.25 percentage impact on homebuyers
RBI Repo Rate unchanged at 5.25%: How does this impact…

The RBI has maintained the repo rate at 5.25% in its February policy review, retaining a neutral policy stance. February 6, 2026: The Reserve...

Feb 6, 2026 . 2 min read
union budget 2026
Union Budget 2026-27: Implications for Homebuyers, Developers, and Investors

Union Budget 2026-27 is presented by the Finance Minister at a moment when India’s real estate market is seeking direction rather than stimulus. Housing demand...

Feb 1, 2026 . 7 min read
affordable housing definition change budget
Why does affordable housing need a definition change in the…

In most megacities, new affordable housing launches have been negligible. The real estate sector in India has presented a lengthy list of demands to...

Jan 29, 2026 . 1 min read