New Delhi, March 15 -- India's real estate sector is witnessing a structural shift as infrastructure expansion and policy support begin to unlock the growth potential of Tier-2 cities, industry experts noted. Improved connectivity through highways, industrial corridors, metro networks, and regional airports is increasingly transforming emerging urban centres into attractive destinations for businesses and homebuyers.

The Union Budget's allocation of Rs 5,000 crore for the development of new City Economic Regions (CERs) over the next five years is likely to accelerate economic activity and urbanisation across Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities by creating new growth clusters and strengthening infrastructure networks.

In addition, Rs 85,000 crore h...