India's K-shaped consumption pattern continues post pandemic
The divergence between affluent and broad-based household demand persists, says UBS.
The divergence between affluent and broad-based household demand persists, says UBS.
The Gurugram-based affordable housing financer has reduced its IPO size by one-third from ₹1,800 crore mentioned in the DRHP filed with the SEBI in August this year.
PNB Housing Finance recently launched its 100th Roshni branch in India and plans to take the total number to 160 by the end of FY24
The funds are being raised to finance infrastructure projects and affordable housing.
Among the top seven cities, Chennai, Pune and Mumbai Metropolitan Region saw the highest decline in unsold affordable housing stock over the last two years.
For homebuyers, the extension of previously announced incentives comes as a breather; commercial real estate gets a boost with TDS exemption for REITs, which will address the liquidity situation.
While the Budget brings relief to the affordable housing sector, the removal of exemptions under the new income tax regime comes as dampener for the real estate sector.
The increase in delinquency rates was not uniform; It was most pronounced for loans against property, home loans, and credit cards. Overall delinquencies improved for auto loans.
FM Nirmala Sitharaman will hold similar meetings with representatives from MSMEs, auto, industry associations, financial market stakeholders, and others to address sector-specific issues.
Nirmala Sitharaman announced an additional ₹1.5 lakh deduction in income tax for middle-class homebuyers which could stimulate the real estate market.