As expected, RBI has kept the repo rates unchanged at 5.15% while maintaining an accommodative stance.
Smart investment on the planning side can help retailers better align forecasts with actual sales.
Greater adoption of rolling forecasts and subscription pricing models are among the trends you'll see this year.
Real estate cannot remain a neglected stepchild - it must become the apple of the government's eye.
Clearly, this was a 'make or break' Budget for the government with most sectors (including real estate) seeking concessions to boost consumption and investments.
Snapped up like hot cakes by investors in previous years, luxury housing sales are still in the doldrums and hinging largely on end-user sales.
The expectations from the Union Budget 2020-21 have never been higher, and real estate definitely has a comprehensive wish list.