India, Feb. 2 -- The Union Budget 2026-27, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, marks a decisive shift in India's economic journey-from intent to execution, from pilots to platforms. Anchored firmly in the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, the Budget's three Kartavyas-accelerating growth and competitiveness, empowering citizens through skills and participation, and ensuring inclusive development-offer a pragmatic and future-ready roadmap for India's next phase of transformation.

Rewiring MSME finance through asset-backed marketplaces

One of the most consequential signals from the Budget is the emergence of a true asset-backed financial ecosystem for MSMEs. The Rs 10,000 crore SME Growth Fund, enhanced allocation to the Self-Rel...