India, Feb. 1 -- Signalling a sharper focus on tier-2 and tier-3 cities, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1 announced a sustained infrastructure push, with Budget 2026 unveiling a major thrust on regional urban development. The Budget allocates c

Experts said the focus on selective growth corridors in tier-2 and tier-3 cities, along with improved connectivity across urban economic regions, is expected to provide a supportive backdrop for demand in residential real estate and logistics markets over the medium term.

"During this past decade our Government has undertaken several initiatives for large-scale enhancement of public infrastructure including through new financing instruments such as Infrastructure Investment Trust...