“As India looks ahead to the Union Budget, there is an expectation that policy priorities will continue to balance fiscal discipline with inclusive growth. For institutions operating at the grassroots, sustained focus on rural livelihoods, women entrepreneurship, and MSME resilience remains critical. Higher budgetary support for credit-linked social security programmes, faster transmission of policy rate changes, and continued emphasis on housing and clean energy can help deepen last-mile economic participation. Equally important is a supportive regulatory environment for NBFCs, enabling them to complement banks in expanding responsible credit access across semi-urban and rural regions. A growth-oriented budget focused on consumption, employment, and inclusion would help sustain overall economic confidence.”
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