New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal, who is also a Member of Parliament, on Monday said that the union Budget 2026 has put micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) at the centre of India's growth strategy and offers a strong roadmap to boost domestic trade and global competitiveness.

Addressing a press conference here, Khandelwal described the Budget as bold, growth-oriented and trader-friendly, stating that it is for the first time the MSME sector has been given such focused attention.

He welcomed the government's move to recognise MSMEs as "Champions of Growth", saying the Budget clearly places small businesses and traders at the heart of economic development.

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