1. Primus Senior Living -
"As India prepares for the Union Budget, it is important that the needs of our rapidly growing senior population receive clear and deliberate policy attention. Longer lifespans, shrinking family support systems, and increasing healthcare needs mean elders require far more than just shelter — they need age-friendly housing, proactive healthcare, and financial dignity.
Beyond incentives for senior living infrastructure, this is the moment to introduce a comprehensive, well-designed reverse-mortgage framework that truly works — one that unlocks home equity and puts financial power back in the hands of elders. Removing GST on essential services offered to seniors and widening health-insurance access for the 60+ age group will also meaningfully reduce financial stress.
A forward-looking budget that recognises ageing as a national priority can help create an ecosystem where seniors live healthier, safer, and far more independent lives — with dignity at the center."
— Adarsh Narahari, Founder & Managing Director, Primus Senior Living
2 SpazeOne
As hybrid work is on the path of becoming a permanent feature of India's corporate landscape, the co-working and flexible workspace industry is looking to the Union Budget 2026 for policies that recognise shared offices as critical urban infrastructure. Industry expectations include GST rationalisation on managed office services, easier access to institutional capital and incentives for Grade-A commercial fit-outs. Such measures would support faster enterprise expansion, enable MSME growth and strengthen India's position as a global services and innovation hub - Sijo Jose, Co-founder, SpazeOne.
3. Manan Joshi, Founder, Sarvam Properties "As India approaches the Union Budget 2026-27, Sarvam Properties hopes the Finance Minister will deliver a forward looking Budget that strengthens homeownership and boosts real estate investment. With affordability still a key challenge for homebuyers, we urge measures that enhance tax incentives on home loans and related deductions, helping more middle income families realise the dream of owning a home. Tax relief geared toward home loan interest, rationalisation of GST for construction inputs, and expanded benefits for affordable housing will be vital to stimulate demand and revive stalled projects creating deeper market confidence and unlocking growth across urban and emerging regions. We also support the broader push for economic resilience and future competitiveness, where policies that encourage infrastructure development, improve ease of project approvals, and advance digital and construction technology adoption will strengthen both supply and investment flows across the real estate sector. A Budget that combines tax relief, affordability measures, and growth incentives will not only benefit homebuyers but also sustain the sector as a dynamic engine of employment and economic activity."
4. Navin Dhanuka, Director, ArisUnitern RE Solutions Pvt.Ltd “As India heads into Budget 2026–27, the real estate sector will benefit most from a stable, forward-looking policy framework that prioritises infrastructure development, ease of execution, and regulatory clarity. Measures such as rationalisation of taxes on construction inputs, faster approvals, and improved access to housing finance can meaningfully strengthen supply-side confidence. Coupled with income-tax reforms that enhance household purchasing power, Budget 2026 can unlock housing demand, support planned urban expansion, and drive sustainable, long-term growth”
5. Bhavesh Kothari, Founder & CEO, Property First "Budget 2026 presents a timely opportunity to strengthen India's housing led growth story by empowering end consumers and improving capital flow into real assets. We expect continued policy focus on affordable and mid income housing through enhanced tax benefits on home loans, rationalisation of long term capital gains, and easier access to institutional credit for developers. Clearer financing norms, infrastructure led incentives, and faster approval mechanisms for projects will unlock demand in emerging growth corridors, especially among first time buyers and self build homeowners. A sustained push on infrastructure spending, digitisation of land records, and GST rationalisation for construction inputs will further improve transparency, reduce costs, and accelerate project completion timelines. A stable, growth oriented Budget can reinforce real estate's role as a long term wealth creator while aligning housing demand with India's evolving aspirations."
6. Epsilon Money
Ahead of the Union Budget, there is strong anticipation around measures that can strengthen household financial resilience and deepen long-term participation in formal financial markets. Simplifying tax structures, providing greater clarity and incentives for long-term investments such as mutual funds and retirement products and encouraging financial inclusion through digital-first frameworks will be key. With rising awareness among retail investors, policy continuity and stability can help channel savings into productive investments while supporting wealth creation across income segments. - Mr. Abhishek Dev, Co-founder, Epsilon Money.
7. FuelBuddy
"Budget 2026 represents a meaningful opportunity for the fuel-delivery industry to deepen last-mile energy access while supporting expansion into emerging segments such as CNG and other alternative fuels. The sector is looking for policy measures that encourage digital fuel-delivery platforms, provide greater regulatory clarity, and incentivize the adoption of cleaner and safer fuel-handling technologies across transport, logistics, and industrial use cases. Extending the existing doorstep-delivery framework beyond heavy equipment to additional sectors, and allowing controlled doorstep delivery of petrol in limited quantities, could significantly improve operational efficiency and customer convenience. Together with simplified compliance processes and accelerated technology adoption, these reforms would enhance transparency, curb pilferage, and strengthen the reliability of fuel supply for businesses across the economy." - Adnan Kidwai, CEO, FuelBuddy.
8. Mythri Kumar, Co-Founder, TimBucko “As India stands at the threshold of its next phase of economic transformation, the Union Budget 2026 must be forward-looking, inclusive, and growth-centric. For the gig economy, a vibrant engine of flexible work and entrepreneurship this Budget should deliver concrete social security and fiscal incentives that recognise the unique nature of platform-based work. Extending benefits like portable social security cover, healthcare access and tax relief for gig workers will help formalise and empower millions who contribute significantly to India's digital-first workforce. We also believe that meaningful tax reforms and relief for individuals and businesses including revisiting income tax slabs and enhancing deductions can boost consumer confidence and stimulate demand across sectors. Affordable housing and real estate incentives remain critical to broad-based economic growth, and reforms in this segment will support job creation and household investment.”
9. Ramji Subramaniam, Managing Director, Sowparnika Projects: "The real estate sector continues to be a strong pillar of India's growth story. And, we hope that the upcoming Union Budget will introduce progressive measures to improve affordability, liquidity, and long-term demand.
One of the key interventions that we urge the government to consider is extending the 1% GST benefit for affordable housing to homes priced up to INR 65-75 lakh, from the current INR 45 lakh threshold. With land prices in cities rising by 50-75% in recent years and construction costs escalating due to higher raw material prices and a persistent shortage of skilled labour, such a move would reflect current market realities. It would offer relief to first-time homebuyers while allowing developers to focus on making housing accessible for all.
We also hope the government considers revising Section 80EEA. Enhancing the price ceiling and extending its validity would further strengthen affordability, especially for first-time buyers. This is likely to convert latent demand into actual home purchases. At the same time, one of the industry's long-standing demands for single-window clearance remains critical. It will help reduce approval timelines, lower holding costs, and ensure timely project delivery. These benefits are ultimately passed on to the homebuyers.
Additionally, rationalization of GST for under-construction projects would help offset rising input costs and improve project viability. The right policy support can help the sector to continue generating employment, drive infrastructure-backed growth, and support sustainable urban development. Such measures will strengthen investor confidence and accelerate the sector's contribution to the Indian economy."
10. Mr. Darshan Govindaraju, Executive Director at Vaishnavi group: "The upcoming Budget is a key opportunity to deepen buyer confidence and strengthen the housing ecosystem. A sustained push on urban infrastructure, access to long-term capital, and ease-of-doing-business reforms will be critical for stable, long-term growth in real estate. Policy measures that support homebuyers and improve sector liquidity can meaningfully accelerate India's urban development agenda."
11. Senthil R Kumar- Managing Director , Chief Executive Officer, Nitstone Finserv Private Limited
"As Budget 2026 approaches, improving access to timely and affordable credit remains a key priority for India's growth story. Secured lending segments such as gold loans, along with personal, education and MSME-focused credit, play a crucial role in meeting the evolving financial needs of households and small businesses. Policy measures that lower the cost of capital, ensure regulatory clarity, and encourage responsible lending can strengthen last-mile credit delivery and support financial inclusion. A growth-oriented budget that enables NBFCs and lending institutions to expand credit reach will be critical in sustaining consumption, entrepreneurship and inclusive economic development."
12. Sankey Prasad - Chairman – Colliers Project Leaders, Middle East
India's real estate and infrastructure sectors are no longer constrained by capital availability; the real test now is execution depth and institutional confidence. Ahead of the national budget, the industry will look for signals that move beyond headline allocations to clear, time-bound execution frameworks, covering approvals, land readiness, and contracting certainty, because capital delivers impact only when projects move predictably on the ground. Equally important is the government's role in crowding in long-term institutional capital by reducing regulatory and execution risk. Stronger PPP structures, faster dispute resolution, and sharper clarity on REITs, InvITs, and platform-level investments will be critical to sustaining global investor interest. Finally, urban India must be strengthened as the growth engine through municipal capacity building, professional project management, and targeted housing demand support. The next phase of growth will be defined not by intent, but by delivery discipline.
Shruti Madhavan, Senior Vice President, KLAY Preschools and Daycare, shares the following quote on expectations from Budget 2026:
"With increasing emphasis on women's workforce participation across industries, we expect that the upcoming Budget to prioritise Early Childhood Education and Care, rather than limiting support to nutrition and health alone. Targeted budget support and subsidies for organizations and government bodies involved in the care economy would be crucial to sustain this momentum and enable more women to participate in the workforce.
For NEP 2020 to be implemented effectively, learning in the early years needs to be more hands-on and experience-based. This requires the government to allocate funds to make investments in training teachers and early childcare workers, especially those caring for children under six. Early education and care, like healthcare and insurance, should be recognised as essential social infrastructure.
Stronger public–private partnerships can further support this labour-intensive sector by helping to scale affordable, high-quality childcare, particularly in urban centres where the needs of working families continue to grow."
Mr. Vikas Tarachandani, Co-founder, SURE
"For most Indian households, the home loan is the biggest long term liability and we hope the Budget strengthens home-loan tax benefits to support affordability. Alongside this, there is a clear need for simpler, borrower-friendly disclosures from lenders-how the interest rate is calculated, what can change over time and when changes are passed on. If we make loan terms easier to understand, we can meaningfully reduce overpayment at a national level and improve household financial resilience".
Dr. Pradeep Mahajan, Regenerative Medicine Researcher & Founder of the hospital.
The upcoming budget should focus on healthcare and medical research. With a growing population and more people suffering from lifestyle-related diseases, the current health budget is not sufficient to meet future needs. Currently, new treatments such as stem cell therapy, biologics, and cell-based medicines are now chosen by many people to tackle health problems. There should be measures taken for facilitating health research funding by at least 10–15% for supporting research and innovation. More money is needed when it comes to cancer treatment, mental health care, digital health services, and even affordable generic medicines. The goal should also be to improve hospitals and health facilities at district and state levels. Likewise, expand medical colleges, and increase undergraduate and postgraduate medical seats to meet the country's growing healthcare demands. Higher investment in healthcare will help India to become a global medical hub and boost medical tourism. Supporting drug development, medical devices, and AI-based healthcare can make treatments more precise, safe, faster, effective and less expensive. For strengthening the healthcare in India, the critical step will be to invest today in science, stem cells, and regenerative medicine.
Dr. G. Anil Krishna, Chairman & Managing Director of Medicover Hospitals (India)-
Healthcare must remain a top national priority in the upcoming Union Budget. Diseases such as heart attacks, strokes, cancer, diabetes, and kidney failure require timely diagnosis and prompt treatment to save lives and reduce long-term complications. Increased budgetary support for strengthening hospital infrastructure, emergency services, and advanced diagnostics will help ensure faster access to quality care for patients across regions. We also hope to see greater focus on preventive healthcare, early screening, and affordability of treatment. A healthcare-focused budget will empower hospitals to continue delivering comprehensive, patient-centric care and improve health outcomes for communities across the country.
Dr Krishna Prasad Vunnam, Founder & Managing Director, Ankura Hospital for Women & Children
We hope the upcoming Union Budget should focus on the health needs of women and children, which are the foundation of a healthy society. Increased investment in maternal and child healthcare, vaccination programmes, and neonatal care is essential to reduce preventable complications. We also urge greater focus on women's health issues, such as cervical and ovarian cancer, through wider access to screening, HPV vaccination, Pap smear testing, and public awareness initiatives. Support for adolescent health, nutrition, and early diagnosis can createa long-term impact. A woman- and child-centric healthcare budget will ensure timely care, better outcomes, and a healthier future for the nation.
Dr. P. Vijaya, President of the Indian Stroke Association (ISA)
The Indian Stroke Association (ISA) looks forward to a Union Budget that prioritises stroke prevention, early diagnosis, and timely access to quality care, as the burden of stroke continues to rise rapidly across the country. Stroke is no longer limited to the elderly; we are increasingly seeing youngsters affected due to lifestyle-related risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, and stress. We urge the government to allocate higher funding for strengthening stroke-ready infrastructure, especially in tier 2 and tier 3 cities, to ensure faster access to imaging, thrombolysis, and rehabilitation services. Increased support for public awareness campaigns is equally important, as early recognition of stroke symptoms and prompt treatment can save lives and prevent long-term disability. Investment in training healthcare professionals and promoting preventive health screenings will be key. A strong, healthcare-focused budget can significantly reduce stroke-related mortality, disability, and the overall economic burden on families and the nation.
Dr Sunil Kutty, Director, NewEra Hospitals, Consultant Brain and Spine Surgeon, Vashi, Navi Mumbai
We look forward to a Union Budget that places strong emphasis on strengthening healthcare infrastructure and improving affordability for patients. Increased investment in public and private healthcare, support for advanced medical technology, and incentives for preventive care will go a long way in improving health outcomes. Policies that encourage skill development for healthcare professionals and reduce the cost burden on patients are especially important. As a hospital committed to a patient-first approach, we believe a progressive healthcare-focused budget will help institutions like ours continue delivering timely, high-quality, and compassionate care, ensuring that more people have access to reliable medical services under one roof.
Dr Roy Patankar, Gastrointestinal Surgeon, Laparoscopic Surgeon and Director Zen Multispeciality Hospital Chembur
The upcoming budget should aim to focus on positioning India as a global leader in healthcare. To make India a magnet for medical tourism, a $20 billion market currently dominated by Turkey and Thailand, visa-on-arrival facilities for patients and their relatives should be introduced, with limited exceptions where necessary. Strengthening healthcare infrastructure through cheaper, easier loans and funding will ensure hospitals are equipped to deliver high-quality care nationwide. Incentives for research in medical institutions, tied to publications and innovations like China's model, can drive knowledge-led growth and homegrown solutions. Indian MedTech companies should also be supported through Production-Linked Incentives, focusing on import substitution and cutting-edge technologies. Offering a three-year tax holiday for PPP hospitals with more than 200 beds in Grade B towns will encourage investment in underserved regions, improving accessibility and quality of care. Such a forward-looking budget can transform healthcare, boost innovation, and make quality care accessible across Bharat.
Mr. Kalpesh Ramoliya, Founder and Chairman, Raj Cooling Systems
The cooling and climate solutions of India's consumer durables sector are entering into a strong growth cycle due to urbanisation, higher disposable incomes, and increasing penetration in tier II and III markets as the main drivers. The industry's estimates are that the Indian consumer durables market will be able to grow at 12-14% annually over the next two to three years, with air coolers and energy-efficient cooling products even faster at 15-18% CAGR. Domestic production of consumer durables is projected to go beyond USD 40-45 billion by 2027 with the help of localization and supply-chain adjustment. As demand rises, companies are not only investing in distribution and service infrastructure but also in last-mile reach and customer experience. From the outset, the targeted policy support provided by the Budget, such as the extension of PLI benefits to energy-efficient consumer durables, the rationalisation of GST on cooling appliances, incentives for local component manufacturing, and improved access to working capital for MSME-led dealer and distributor networks, will be very important for the continuous growth of the sector. These measures make products more affordable, but also enable the domestic manufacturing sector to grow and Indian consumer durables brands to strengthen their presence in the domestic and export markets.
Mr. Ashutosh Gupta, Director of Sales & Marketing, Summercool Home Appliances Ltd.
As we look ahead to the Union Budget 2026, it's worth noting that last year's Budget provided significant support to the MSME sector, recognizing it as the 'second engine of growth' for the economy. Along with the changes made last year by increasing the thresholds for investment and turnover, the Budget 2025-26 revision eased the entry to MSME status for numerous enterprises so that they could access formal credit and government support. Furthermore, the credit guarantee cover for micro and small enterprises was doubled from ₹5 crore to ₹10 crore. This is expected to bring around ₹1.5 lakh crore of additional credit to the market over the next five years. The small manufacturing companies that managed to get access to credit and formal financing services were able to become stronger in terms of working capital, they were able to invest in technology upgrades, and they were even able to expand their operations. As for the Budget 2026, we think the government will still tackle the issue of financing barriers, among which probably the most important ones will be the credit support enhancements, the reduction in regulatory friction, and the incentives for technological adoption. The application of these measures will ensure that the MSME sector becomes more competitive and creates more jobs, and this will in turn lead to larger economic growth.
Mr. Tushar Gupta, Director of Operations, Thermocool Home Appliances Ltd
Thermocool Home Appliances feels that it is a great opportunity for the growth momentum in the Indian consumer durable sector to be consolidated as it is slowly shifting towards upgraded, efficient, and technologically advanced products. It is eagerly waiting for what it hopes will be a growth-friendly approach in the Union Budget 2026.
Rationalization of the GST rates on the necessity-based home and kitchen appliances would help improve affordability and accelerate the entry into Tier 2 & Tier 3 markets. In the manufacturing areas, continued focus on PLI schemes and reduced import duties for key components and raw materials would help domestic manufacturing scale up.
The industry also awaits increased incentives for R&D in innovative new products, including AI and IoT solutions in the area of energy efficiency and sustainability. As government programs like PMAY and Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana are already fueling demand in the housing segment, the consumer durables market is likely poised for continued growth.
The Budget is projected to build upon the current policy gains and help lay the foundation for a demand-driven, self-reliant, and globally competitive consumer durables market.
