<h1>Small Business Confidence Index Rises 18.4% in Q1 2025, Reflecting Optimism in Sales and Investment Among Indian SMEs.</h1> The ASSOCHAM Dun & Bradstreet Small Business Confidence Index for Q1 2025 indicates early signs of recovery among Indian small businesses. The index rose by 18.4% quarter-on-quarter to 107.3, reflecting optimism in sales, investment, and credit availability. While export orders and selling prices show positive trends, domestic order sentiment weakened. Profitability expectations remain stable, supported by an anticipated 8% rise in selling prices. Despite economic uncertainties, initiatives like RBI rate cuts and enhanced MSME credit guarantees aim to bolster liquidity and investment. The Union Budget's focus on supporting MSMEs is expected to sustain business optimism and growth.