New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- India's MSME sector has shown resilience amid global headwinds, said the SIDBI Outlook survey, noting improvement in business sentiment and access to finance.

The MSME Business Confidence Index (M-BCI) stood at 60.8, marginally lower than the previous quarter but comfortably above the expansion threshold of 50.

Forward-looking indicators strengthened notably, with the Business Expectations Index (MBEI) rising to 63.7 for January-March 2026 and improving further to 65.0 for the one-year-ahead period, signalling sustained optimism in the near to medium term.

The survey also highlighted a strong correlation of around 0.8 between MSME confidence and both GDP growth and MSME credit growth, reinforcing the importance of...