Business Optimism Index Dips in Q1 2025
Feb 17, 2025
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 17: Dun & Bradstreet, a global leader in business decisioning data and analytics, released the Business Optimism Index for Q1 2025, which stands at 114.4, marking a 15.1% decline compared to Q4 2024. The decline reflects a cooling of business sentiment following the festive-driven peak in the previous quarter. Several key parameters have shown a decline in optimism, signalling a cautious sentiment among businesses as they adjust to post-festive season conditions and global economic uncertainties. The Dun & Bradstreet Business Optimism Index, which has been tracking the changing business sentiment of India Inc. since 2002, continues to serve as a leading indicator of India's economic growth, maintaining a strong correlation of approximately 80% with the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).