Hyderabad, Feb 1 (PTI) The Union Budget for 2025-26 is a visionary budget that empowers farmers, the middle class, women, and entrepreneurs, while laying a strong foundation for a 'Viksit Bharat,' said Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy on Saturday.

The budget introduced major economic reforms that will enhance 'Ease of Doing Business', expand access to finance for MSMEs, startups, and entrepreneurs, and foster a strong investment environment, he said in a post on social media platform X.

Further, the budget strengthens Centre-State cooperation to drive inclusive growth and it reinforces the NDA government's commitment towards 'Viksit Bharat' (developed India) by achieving Atmanirbharta (self-reliance), sustained growth, and through global competitiveness, he said.

"I congratulate & thank Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji and Finance Minister Smt. @nsitharaman for presenting a visionary budget that empowers Annadatas, the middle class, women, and entrepreneurs," Kishan Reddy said. PTI SJR SJR ROH

Budget reform measures expand ease of doing business and finance access, empowering farmers, women, entrepreneurs, and MSMEs. The Union Budget for 2025-26 advances economic reforms to enhance ease of doing business and broaden financing channels for MSMEs and startups, targeting private sector investment and entrepreneurship. It also emphasises Centre State cooperation and policy measures aimed at empowering farmers, the middle class, women, and entrepreneurs, situating these initiatives within a broader objective of achieving self reliance and sustained national competitiveness.