Navin Makhija offers insights on how Budget 2026 should address affordable housing challenges by aligning fiscal measures with current market realities, including rising input costs and evolving buyer expectations. He argues that affordability reforms, combined with rational GST policies and infrastructure support, can help mitigate access barriers for middle-income homebuyers. Makhija also highlights that consistent policy and financing solutions are critical to sustaining housing demand and supporting broader socio-economic inclusion through homeownership opportunities nationwide.