New Delhi, Jan. 21 -- As the Union Budget 2026 approaches, stakeholders across the financial sector have called on the government to strengthen the financial system through policy measures that ease capital constraints, promote responsible credit expansion, and deepen financial inclusion.

Industry experts said the next phase of growth will depend not just on expanding access to financial services, but on improving the quality of credit, the sustainability of financial institutions and last-mile delivery.

Lokanath Panda, COO, BLS E-Services, said, "As the Union Budget approaches, the focus should be on strengthening the financial ecosystem that supports inclusive growth across savings, credit and payments. While significant progress has ...