https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=65504 The ASSOCHAM-Dun & Bradstreet Small Business Confidence Index for Oct-Dec 2025 rose to 89.1 from 79.2, driven by stronger domestic demand, improved credit access, and policy incentives. Survey results show higher expectations for sales, domestic orders, net profits and selling prices; 62% plan increased fixed capital investment while hiring intentions moderate to 52%, indicating a shift toward automation and productivity-led growth. Export optimism and sectoral improvements in sales and inventory sentiment reinforce the view that SMEs are transitioning from recovery to expansion, contingent on continued policy support and market diversification. en-us Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:46:03 +0530 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:46:03 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=65504 The ASSOCHAM-Dun & Bradstreet Small Business Confidence Index for Oct-Dec 2025 rose to 89.1 from 79.2, driven by stronger domestic demand, improved credit access, and policy incentives. Survey results show higher expectations for sales, domestic orders, net profits and selling prices; 62% plan increased fixed capital investment while hiring intentions moderate to 52%, indicating a shift toward automation and productivity-led growth. Export optimism and sectoral improvements in sales and inventory sentiment reinforce the view that SMEs are transitioning from recovery to expansion, contingent on continued policy support and market diversification. News - Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:46:03 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=65504