THE GREATER Tunapuna Chamber of Industry and Commerce (GTCIC) has welcomed the government’s focus on "economic fairness" and fiscal accountability in the 2026 national budget.

The business lobby group, however, cautioned that small and medium-sized enterprises still face liquidity and competitiveness challenges that demand urgent, practical solutions.

In a statement following Minister of Finance Davendranath Tancoo’s presentation, GTCIC president Ramon Gregorio said the budget sets a strong narrative of reform and accountability, particularly through measures aimed at tax modernisation, institutional renewal and digital transformation.