SCOPE welcomes an inclusive, reforms-oriented futuristic budget 2026, expanding opportunities and responsibility for Public Sector

Standing Conference of Public Enterprises (SCOPE), an apex body of Public Sector Enterprises compliments the Hon’ble Finance Minister for presenting a reform oriented inclusive and futuristic Union Budget 2026 that reinforces growth momentum and advances the vision of an Aatmanirbhar & Viksit Bharat. SCOPE welcomes the emphasis on long-term over short term thrust with sustained focus on capex, infrastructure development, MSME incentivisation, industry aligned skills, technology & innovation. The Budget also expands the opportunities for the Public Sector in the roadmap for a self-reliant developed India with sector-specific initiatives in many areas including infrastructure equipment & projects, manufacturing of electronic components, rare earths, mining, hi-tech tool rooms, Artificial Intelligence, Carbon Capture Units and production of hi-tech devices for divyangjan, while placing greater responsibility to drive capex, MSMEs and R&D.