The Chandigarh administration confirms it will not allow industrial plot conversion to retail, prioritizing existing zoning under the Master Plan 2031 policy.

Odisha's real estate sector is calling for urgent reforms to the state's land conversion framework, citing outdated processes that cause extensive project delays and increased development costs. Industry bodies advocate for streamlined, transparent systems, mirroring successful models in Maharashtra and Karnataka, to foster an investor-friendly market.

NITI Aayog member Rajiv Gauba has urged structural reforms in land acquisition, zoning, and approval processes to reduce housing costs and improve supply across India's rapidly urbanising cities.

Union Budget 2026 introduces strategic reforms for India's real estate sector including REIT-based CPSE asset monetisation, ₹5,000 crore City Economic Regions funding, simplified NRI property TDS compliance, and new construction equipment manufacturing incentives.

India's pension funds are reportedly gaining expanded access to REITs and AIFs, a landmark policy shift expected to channel billions into real estate and infrastructure while delivering stable yields for retirement portfolios.

The Rajasthan government has formed a six-member ministerial committee to implement the Land Allotment Policy 2025, aiming to ensure transparent and regulated land allocation for industrial, commercial, and residential projects across the state.

Land record digitalization will be prioritised by the Indian government to streamline land procedures. The incoming government is likely to support this critical effort with roughly ₹1,035 crore. To speed up land acquisition and construction, the initiative seeks to digitise all land records by 2026