NEW DELHI. Standing Conference of Public Enterprises (SCOPE), compliments the Union 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.
