SIDBI MSME Outlook Survey Q2 FY26: M-BCI Dips to 61.64
Why in the news
SIDBI’s quarterly survey showed small-business confidence dipping slightly but staying well above neutral.
Key findings
- Sales growth: manufacturing 47%, trading 50%, exports 43% (56% expect recovery).
- Manufacturers facing higher finance costs fell from 41% to 33%.
- Over 60% expect better permits, compliance and power supply.
Challenges
- Low awareness of Quality Control Orders; service firms struggle for credit.
Exam angle
- M-BCI (conditions) and M-BEI (expectations); 0 to 100 scale.