New Delhi, Jan. 13 -- Women-led micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are emerging as a strong pillar of India's small business recovery, with 87% expecting business growth in 2026, according to NeoGrowth's MSME Business Confidence Study 2026.

The study shows that 80% of women entrepreneurs reported an improvement in business performance in recent months, driven by festive demand, better payment flows, and improving operating conditions. Confidence among women-led MSMEs is not just higher, but also more structured, with a sharper focus on people planning, financial preparedness, and sustainable scale.

Notably, 58% of women-led MSMEs plan to take a business loan in 2026, signalling expansion-led intent rather than distress borrowin...