As India prepares for Budget 2026, Ajitesh Korupolu, Founder and CEO of ASBL, believes the government has a crucial opportunity to deepen the link between infrastructure development and the quality of urban living. He expects the upcoming budget to maintain a strong emphasis on connectivity, liveability and sustainabilityโthree pillars that are increasingly shaping the future of real estate development.
According to Korupolu, sustained investment in city-level infrastructure such as roads, metro networks, civic amenities and water management systems plays a direct role in improving everyday life within urban micro-markets. These elements, he says, are essential to enabling integrated township development and creating communities that are resilient and future-ready.
He also underlines the importance of a stable and predictable policy environment. Clear frameworks around land approvals, taxation and single-window clearances would allow developers to plan with greater confidence and focus on delivering better-designed projects over the long term. Incentives that connect infrastructure growth with housing demandโsuch as stamp duty relief in smart city zones and support for green building certificationsโcould further accelerate sustainable development.
Korupolu views Budget 2026 as a chance to align infrastructure spending with real estate demand through transit-oriented development and sustainable urban planning. Such an approach, he notes, can unlock private investment in live-work-play ecosystems that generate employment, boost consumption and foster inclusive cities. He adds that ASBL remains committed to building developments that reflect these priorities and contribute meaningfully to Indiaโs urban evolution.
