Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held a pre-Budget meeting with MSME stakeholders to gather suggestions for the 2025-26 Budget. The meeting was attended by Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary, key finance officials, and representatives from various organizations, including AWAKE, Karnataka SC and ST Entrepreneurs Association, PBFIA, ASIMA, Rajasthan Footwear Manufacturers Association, and others. Participants included associations from Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, and nationwide groups like Laghu Udyog Bharati, discussing MSME concerns and proposals for economic growth.
