Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Sectors Seek Growth Policies in Budget 2026
Big companies that make everyday products, stores that sell these things, and real estate developers are asking the government to keep helping them grow.
They want the government to keep doing things that make it easier for them to make and sell their products.
They also want taxes on some products to be lower and for the government to help people buy homes by making loans cheaper.
These companies think that if the government keeps helping them, more people will buy their products, and the economy will grow.
They also want the government to help make buildings more environmentally friendly.
FMCG and retail sectors seek policy continuity and manufacturing incentives in Budget 2026.
Companies request GST rate rationalization, especially for products like detergents taxed at 18%.
Rural demand has been outpacing urban consumption for seven quarters, requiring policy support.
Real estate sector seeks waiver on home loan caps and tax benefits on interest paid by buyers.
Industry experts emphasize the need for continued focus on consumption growth, rural development, and sustainable real estate.
- Who
- FMCG, retail, and real estate sector companies
- What
- Seeking policy continuity, manufacturing incentives, tax benefits, and GST rationalization in Budget 2026
- When
- January 13-14, 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- To sustain growth, boost domestic consumption, improve business environment, and promote sustainable real estate
- Date
- January 13-14, 2026
- Primary Sectors
- FMCG, Retail, Real Estate
- Key Requests
- Policy continuity, manufacturing incentives, ease of doing business, tax benefits, GST rationalization
- GST Concerns
- High tax slabs on certain products, GST rationalization on residential projects
- Rural vs Urban Demand
- Rural demand outpacing urban consumption for seven quarters
- Private Consumption
- Over 56% of GDP
- Key Executives
- Saugata Gupta (Marico), Mohit Malhotra (Dabur), Sudhir Sitapati (Godrej), Dhaval Ajmera (Ajmera Group)
Sources
FMCG industry seeks continued focus on consumption growth in the upcoming Budget
Consumer firms pitch for growth continuity in Budget 2026
Economists forecast tax revenue growth near 11% for FY27
Growth can’t rest indefinitely on govt shoulders, nor can it advance if pvt capital waits for perfect conditions - Opinion News
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