New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- The countdown for the Union Budget 2026 has already begun and experts from different sectors are listing their wishes before Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman makes announcements at the Parliament. The Finance Minister is set to present Budget 2026 on 1 February, Sunday, in the Lok Sabha.

Ahead of the Union Budget 2026, the real estate sector has pinned hopes on the government for housing affordability through tax cuts and policy changes.

"The Budget presents a timely opportunity to accelerate India's progress toward 'Viksit Bharat' while reinforcing the domestic consumption cycle. Measures that support consumer sentiment and disposable incomes can provide a meaningful boost to demand across sectors such as retai...