CREDAI Hyderabad has welcomed the Union Budget 2026-27, describing it as a strong push towards infrastructure-led growth and urban transformation, noting that some long-pending demands of the housing sector remain unresolved.
N. Jaideep Reddy, president, CREDAI Hyderabad, said that while the budget outlines a clear vision for development, it falls short of measures to directly stimulate demand for housing, especially in the affordable segment. “Specific levers to generate demand for housing, especially affordable housing, have not received enough attention. We look forward to subsequent announcements on tax incentives and incentives for affordable housing,” he said.
Kranti Kiran Reddy, General Secretary, CREDAI Hyderabad, noted that while the budget is in line with long-term and sustainable growth objectives, it lacks direct drivers that would immediately benefit the real estate sector.
Despite these concerns, the authority highlighted several positive measures. Among them is a proposal for an incentive of ₹100 crore for one-time municipal bond issues above ₹1,000 crore, a move expected to boost funding for urban infrastructure. A proposal to build five university towns near major industrial and logistics corridors has also been hailed as a move that could catalyze integrated urban development.
Developers across Hyderabad have also reacted to the budget with cautious optimism.
Sunil Nair, CEO of Ramky Infrastructures Limited termed the proposed infrastructure risk guarantee fund as a forward-looking intervention. He said it addresses one of the sector’s biggest challenges: risk perception during the early stages of project development and construction, which often affects funding and investor confidence.
Lakshmi Narayana G, Designated Partner at GHR Lakshmi Urbanblocks Infra LLP, said growth corridors like Kokapet and Neopolis in Hyderabad can benefit from better access to finance and green incentives that could support projects involving smart technologies, global certifications and future-ready amenities.
Referring to the proposed high-speed rail network connecting Hyderabad to Bengaluru, Chennai and Pune, Ajitesh Korupolu, Founder and CEO of ASBL, said the initiative goes beyond faster travel and establishes Hyderabad as a central convergence point for some of the country’s most dynamic economic ecosystems.
Published – 01 Feb 2026 19:32 IST