Marie Diron

More than 75 per cent respondents said exposure to large corporates in power, steel and infrastructure sectors poses as the greatest risk to banks' asset quality in India.

India to meet fiscal deficit target of 3.5% for FY17: Moody's

The firm sees sustained economic growth, commissioning of additional production capacity and higher commodity prices that will boost corporate earnings in India.

Moody's ties India rating upgrade in 2 yrs to tangible reforms

Moody's, which has a 'Baa3' rating with a positive outlook, said evidence of policymakers working towards a faster fiscal consolidation, reducing the debt-GDP ratio and addressing infrastructure and monsoon volatility challenges will determine an upgrade, going forward.

India's rating upgrade in 2 years if reforms tangible: Moody's

Moody's, which has a 'Baa3' rating with a positive outlook, said evidence of policymakers working towards a faster fiscal consolidation, reducing the debt-GDP ratio and addressing infrastructure and monsoon volatility challenges will determine an upgrade, going forward.

Banking woes a drag; resolution of bad assets pending: Moody's

Moody's Investors Service today said the reforms undertaken by the government will help boost investor confidence and bolster growth potential, but cautioned muted private investment and banking sector risks will remain a constraint on India's sovereign rating.

Reforms to boost growth; banking risks a constraint: Moody's

"In Moody's view, over time, the multi-pronged but step-wise approach to reform will foster a stable macroeconomic environment. In particular, the cementing of the monetary policy framework with the objective of maintaining inflation at moderate levels is credit positive.

Outlook on India will be determined by domestic factors: Moody's

GDP growth forecast for India has been maintained at 7.5 percent, says Marie Diron, Senior VP - Sovereign Risk Group, Moody's Investors Services who believes India now looks relatively less vulnerable than earlier.

Inflation targeting monetary policy positive for India:Moody's

Moody's Investors Service Senior VP Marie Diron said the inflation target is a credit positive re-affirmation of the commitment to keeping inflation at moderate levels.

'GST positive for growth; more reforms may see slow progress'

The long-pending indirect tax reform Goods and Services Tax (GST) Constitutional Amendment Bill was passed by the Rajya Sabha yesterday.

Moody's still positive on India, keeps rating intact

Talking about the possible review of the FRBM Act, Marie Diron, Senior Vice President, Moody's Investors Service, said the change of fiscal deficit targets will not have any immediate implications.

World economy's ability to fight shocks dented: Moody‘s

More worryingly, policymakers are lacking the tools to deal with any unexpected negative shock, after years of ultra-low interest rates and high-profile liquidity injections, according to the ratings agency.

Debt risks of EM offshore units specific to issuer: Moody's

The report said that at the end of 2014, there were USD 800 billion of developing countries' bonds outstanding issued by offshore subsidiaries -- some 2.5 times five years earlier.