New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Union Budget 2025-26, detailed the roadmap for India's continued economic expansion, placing emphasis on agriculture, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), investment, and exports.

She stated that strategic reforms in these sectors will serve as catalysts for job creation, self-reliance, and enhanced global competitiveness.

She emphasized that the budget is dedicated to accelerating growth and driving India's aspirations towards becoming a 'Viksit Bharat' (Developed India).

She highlighted that India's economy remains the fastest-growing among major global economies, reinforcing the country's resilience and potential on the world stage.

In her addre...