https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=46493 The ASSOCHAM-Dun & Bradstreet Apr-Jun 2025 Small Business Confidence Index shows a slight quarter-on-quarter decline but remains above long-term averages; domestic demand and hiring support resilience while export expectations, selling price optimism and net profit forecasts have weakened, producing margin pressures. Firms are scaling back fixed investment, adopting lean inventory practices amid supply-chain disruptions, and viewing credit access as normal rather than easy. Recovery hinges on operational agility, cost management, aligned investment strategies, improved financing prospects and policy continuity to mitigate external trade risks. en-us Fri, 13 Jun 2025 11:31:03 +0530 Fri, 13 Jun 2025 11:31:03 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=46493 The ASSOCHAM-Dun & Bradstreet Apr-Jun 2025 Small Business Confidence Index shows a slight quarter-on-quarter decline but remains above long-term averages; domestic demand and hiring support resilience while export expectations, selling price optimism and net profit forecasts have weakened, producing margin pressures. Firms are scaling back fixed investment, adopting lean inventory practices amid supply-chain disruptions, and viewing credit access as normal rather than easy. Recovery hinges on operational agility, cost management, aligned investment strategies, improved financing prospects and policy continuity to mitigate external trade risks. News - Fri, 13 Jun 2025 11:31:03 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=46493