Budget 2018: Easier GST to industry tag, will FM gift these to real estate?

The chief Business Officer of 99acres.com lists the various demands of the real estate sector from Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's Union Budget 2018-19 and explains how they could help the sector

The year 2017 was a landmark one in terms of policy directives. The real estate market witnessed a temporary setback on account of reforms like Real Estate (Development & Regulation) Act (RERA) and Goods and Services Tax (GST). However, after withstanding the aberrations, the market now seems to be settling down to the changes, which are envisioned to bring long-term benefits. The New Year has started with hopes of a market revival, especially on the back of positive policy roll-outs in the upcoming Union Budget 2018-19.
Every year, the Union Budget presents an opportunity to the government to work towards