Union Budget 2025: Key Reforms and Strategic Investments to Boost Growth, Homeownership, and Innovation

REIT reforms right move

By focusing on infrastructure and easing the tax burden, the Budget has laid the foundation for a more feasible path to homeownership, especially for those in the middle-income bracket looking to step into the real estate market. Reforms in REITs are also anticipated to provide increased liquidity in the market, opening up new investment opportunities - Ajitesh Korupolu, CEO, ASBL

Aiming balanced growth

The Union Budget strikes a balance between fiscal prudence and growth, with a focus on boosting middle-class consumption, savings, and investments through direct tax measures. The commitment to higher capital expenditure at Rs 11 lakh crore, alongside a reduction in fiscal deficit to 4.4 per cent, is a welcome move

- Shanti Ekambaram , Deputy Managing Director, Kotak Mahindra Bank

Steps to fuel IT growth

The government’s focus on deep-tech innovation, and advanced manufacturing aligns with India’s vision of becoming a global technology and industrial leader. Initiatives like the Export Promotion Mission and digital trade infrastructure will enhance global competitiveness, while the Deep Tech Fund of Funds will drive AI, robotics, and semiconductor breakthroughs - Prabhakar Atla, President, Cyient

A big relief to taxpayers

Increasing tax-free slab to Rs 12 lakh a revolutionary reform by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and the NDA government, which reaffirms their commitment to the welfare of the middle-class and salaried citizens. By increasing disposable incomes, this move will boost savings, encourage investments, and drive consumption, ultimately strengthening India's economic growth - M Sribharat, Vizag MP

Focus on urban infra

FY26 budget underscores the government’s commitment to infrastructure-led growth, with a strong emphasis on urban transformation and public-private partnerships. Financial impetus like the Rs 1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund and the ₹1.5 lakh crore interest-free loan to States for infrastructure development will transform urban landscapes and boost real estate demand - Rakesh Reddy, Director, Aparna Constructions