Union Budget 2026: MSMEs Get Relief — Credit, Incentives & Tax Support Announced

The Union Budget 2026, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has delivered a mixed reaction in the stock market, with significant impacts across sectors. Allocation changes, policy reforms, and taxation measures in the Budget impact various industries. Here’s a detailed look at how the budget has influenced the ‘MSMEs’ sector: 

Budget Allocation Snapshot

This table gives you a quick comparison of government spending relevant to the sector across the previous financial year and the current budget year: 

Total Allocation for MSME Sector: ₹10,000 crores 

Manufacturing Sector Budget Allocation (FY 2026-27)

Key Announcements in the MSMEs Sector 

• It includes the creation of a ₹10,000 crore SME Growth Fund to support future job-creating enterprises and a ₹2,000 crore top-up to the Self-Reliant India Fund for micro-enterprise risk capital. 
• A major liquidity package is reinforced with four measures, including mandatory use of TreDs for CPSE purchases, credit guarantee backing for invoice discounting, and integration of Gem and TrDs to ease financing. 
• Professional institutions will also train ‘corporate mitras’ to help MSMEs meet compliance needs affordably, especially in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.    

Comparison with the Previous Year

Compared to last year, the Union Budget 2026 shows a strategic shift from the previous focus towards current focus. While FY26 focused on largely on capacity expansion, incentives, and demand support through PLI schemes, the FY27 allocation highlights the government’s intent to build long-term efficiency, competitiveness, and sustainability within the MSME sector. 

Capital Expenditure & Multiplier Impact 

A capex outlay of ₹11.21 lakh crore has been proposed in the Union Budget 2026, expected to create a strong multiplier effect across all industries, and higher capital spending is likely to increase demand for capital goods, metals, logistics, and industrial services, thereby supporting economic activity and job creation.  

Impact on Industry & Market Sentiment

Market players have received the Budget announcements in the MSME sector positively. Experts believe the increased allocation and announced changes may help agricultural players achieve greater revenue visibility and margins in the medium term.

The sectors expected to benefit the most from the policy thrust include companies operating in capital goods, electronics manufacturing, and industrial metals & engineering. Additionally, the availability of better funding options may help revive private investment, which has been cautious in recent quarters. 

Key Stocks Will Perform Well in the MSME Sector 

Companies catering to MSMEs are expected to benefit from the Union Budget 2026, which will continue to focus on credit availability, working capital support, and infrastructure-led growth. 

Companies in the MSME sector include Kinara Capital, UGRO Capital Ltd, SK Finance, and Aeroflex Industries Ltd. 

Support for MSMEs, Startups & Employment 

The Union Budget 2026 continues its focus on MSMEs and startups within the Sector through targeted credit support, incentives, and stabilisation. These measures are expected to generate employment across skilled and semi-skilled categories while strengthening the sector’s supply chain.

Focus on National Development: Union Budget 2026

As the government’s initiatives in the agricultural sector reflect its development priorities, they include Atmanirbhar Bharat, Make in India, Digital India, and Green Growth. The government’s main aim is to efficiently utilise resources and promote sustainable growth to accelerate innovation across all sectors. Overall, the Budget focused on the sectoral growth for national development, while creating employment and strengthening infrastructure. 

Execution Remains the Key on Union Budget 

However, according to experts, the implementation process must be effective. This will ensure that the time taken for the release of funds and the coordination between the central and state governments do not hamper the effectiveness of the announced initiatives in the Union Budget 2026.

External factors such as {{Global Economic Trends / Commodity Prices / Interest Rates}} could also affect the performance of the sector in FY27.