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Budget 2026: Nirmala Sitharaman announces Rs 10,000 crore MSME growth fund to tariff-proof sector

MSMEs Budget news: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled significant support for MSMEs in Budget 2026, aiming to bolster their growth and employment generation. The budget also introduced measures to address rising gold prices, with the Finance Minister highlighting the government's commitment to stabilizing the market. These announcements come amidst a backdrop of global economic uncertainties and India's strong reliance on gold imports.