TFP Bureau, New Delhi, February 12, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman\u2019s address in the Lok Sabha presented a comprehensive and forward-looking picture of how the Union Budget will accelerate India\u2019s economic transformation, emphasising structural reforms, entrepreneurship, infrastructure expansion and social development as its core drivers.<\/p>\n
In a message shared on social media, the Prime Minister noted that the Finance Minister\u2019s speech clearly outlined the government\u2019s strategic direction for strengthening the country\u2019s growth trajectory. He pointed out that the Budget focuses on what he described as a \u201cReform Express,\u201d signalling a continued push toward policy reforms designed to enhance productivity, attract investment and improve governance efficiency.<\/p>\n
According to the Prime Minister, special emphasis has been placed on empowering micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), which form the backbone of India\u2019s industrial and employment ecosystem. Measures announced in the Budget aim to expand credit access, encourage innovation, improve market linkages and strengthen digital adoption among small businesses, thereby enabling them to scale operations and compete globally.<\/p>\n
He also highlighted the government\u2019s renewed focus on skill development initiatives intended to prepare India\u2019s workforce for emerging sectors and next-generation technologies. The Budget, he said, envisions targeted programmes to enhance employability, foster entrepreneurship and align education and training with industry requirements.<\/p>\n