Pre-Budget Consultation Update: FM meets MSME Representatives

The Finance Minister recently met with representatives from the MSME sector for pre-budget consultations. Discussions focused on key challenges facing small and medium enterprises, including access to finance, regulatory hurdles, and the need for more targeted government support. The minister promised to consider these concerns in the upcoming budget, aiming to create a more favorable environment for MSMEs to grow and thrive. The government is expected to introduce measures to ease compliance, enhance credit availability, and promote innovation and entrepreneurship in the sector.