India, Sept. 24 -- As Navratri 2025 season kicks off, prospective homebuyers in Mumbai may be hoping for festive discounts and GST benefits. However, real estate experts and developers told HT.com that offers are limited, with few options available beyond flexible payment plans. They believe the main launch activity in Mumbai's property market will instead take place between Makar Sankranti and Gudi Padwa, during the January-March 2026 quarter.

The government's recent GST cuts for ancillary industries have raised hopes that developers may eventually pass on cost savings to homebuyers. However, developers say that any such benefit will take time. It depends on when key sectors like cement, steel, logistics, and other construction-linked s...