New Delhi, September 6, 2025:
Ashish KukrejaCEO and founder of Homesfy.in And Mymagnet.io
“GST 2.0 is not just an incremental reform but a structural reset for indian real estate. The shift to a broad-slab structure of 5% and 18%, along with a 40% demerit rate, signals the goovernment’s intent to simplify and strengthen sector. For the ration-year. For the ration-year. For the ration-yeaar-,,,,,,,,,,,,, ration-year-year-year-? Key Construction Materials Like Cement and Steel from 28% to 18%, and Granite Blocks and Sand-Lime Bricks from 12% to 5%, directly translates into lower project costs and more affordable houses.
Real estate has already employed more than 7 Crore Indians, making it the second largest employer in the country. These reforms will encourage developers to launch more projects, create new jobs and improve copper sentiment. It is important that a simpler, more transparent GST framework can help solve long-term challenges on input tax credits and compliance, while also institutional capital is attracted in emerging segments such as affordable homes, co-life and rental homes.
There will of course be transition problems when adapting to the new framework, but the general direction is positive. GST 2.0 gives buyers affordability, trust from developers and the sector a basis of trust, and that combination is vital for the next phase of growth in Indian housing. “
Aniruddha Mehta, chairman and director, Umiya buildcon ltd
“The rationalization of GST under the proposed reforms marks a milestone moment for the real estate and construction sector. Simplifying tax plates on important input such as cement, steel and paint will reduce the price setting inefficiency, improve the purchase processes and cash flowers are facilitated where the project.
In addition to cost savings, GST 2.0 has the potential to catalyze the growth and creation of jobs in the wider ecosystem. As one of the largest employment generators in the country, real estate benefits from improved liquidity and reinvestment options, which leads to more jobs in construction, allied industries and services.
Moreover, a simplified and transparent tax regime arouses greater trust among both home buyers and long -term investors. It can stimulate the influx of capital, support sustainable building practices and ultimately contribute to the goals of the houses and infrastructure of India. That said, clarity about transitional provisions and tax credit flow will be essential to guarantee a smooth shift and to protect working capital cycles in the short term. “
Corporate Comm India (CCI Newswire)
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