New Delhi, Jan. 30 -- Budget 2026 sectoral expectations: With just two days left for the Union Budget 2026 speech by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the real estate sector has laid out its expectations from the Centre.

Top on the list of demands are tax incentives to help accelerate homebuying and improve availability of affordable housing. Sudhir Pai, CEO of Magicbricks noted that their data indicates a clear market shift where supply has begun to rise steadily across key cities, but while housing sentiment has rebounded, high entry costs continue to limit participation from a large pool of middle-income buyers.

Notably, the Economic Survey 2025-26, which sets the tone for the government's economic approach and provides a snapshot...