Budget 2017: Infrastructure status to affordable housing

In a big boost to ‘Housing for All’ programme of the government, the FM on Wednesday announced giving affordable housing sectors the status of infra sector.

This announcement will also be beneficial for construction material producers like ceramics, adhesives etc.

Buzzing stocks:

Kolte Patil- Rs 97.30 (up 4.17 %)
Ashiana Housing- Rs 158.55 (up 9.40 %)
Godrej Properties- Rs 336.35 (up 1.70)
Prestige Estates- Rs 168.90 (up 2.5 %)
Puravankra Projects- Rs 46.50 (up 2.50 %)