New Delhi, Feb 1: The government will launch a Rs 2-crore term loan for 5 lakh first-time women, SC and ST entrepreneurs, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday.Presenting the Union Budget for 2025-26, the finance minister also said a manufacturing mission will be set up for SME and large industries.Besides, the government will undertake facilitation measures to enhance productivity of labour-intensive sectors, Sitharaman said. The credit guarantee cover will be doubled to Rs 20 crore, guarantee fee moderated to 1 per cent, she added. She also said a national institute of food technology, entrepreneurship and management will be established in Bihar. Share this:PostWhatsAppTelegramTweetEmailLike this:Like Loading... Post navigation Tax booster for middle class: No income tax payable on income up to Rs 12 lakh TA soldier goes missing in Anantnag