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  • GST reform to stimulate consumption but may reduce government's revenue: Moody's

    The note said that the Centre may slow down some of the government spending over the next two quarters, which may preserve the trend of fiscal consolidation. Aside of that, the GST reform may also impact the government's efforts to reduce debt.

  • Trump's tariffs could 'severely curtail' India's manufacturing and slow down growth, says Moody's

    The Moody's note said India's real GDP growth may slow by around 0.3 percentage points from the current forecast of 6.3 percent FY26.

  • Moody’s may factor in India-Pak war into sovereign rating, unlikely to change methodology

    A source from Moody’s Ratings told Moneycontrol the agency is unlikely to change the methodology of assessment. "We've a fixed parameter for credit ratings of sovereigns. Not sure, if we are flexible in changing our sovereign rating methodology," the person added.

  • US borrowing costs spike as Trump tax bill and Moody’s downgrade spark debt fears

    30-year Treasury yields top 5% amid growing concerns over deficits, fiscal policy, and inflation.

  • 'Proven wrong time and time again': White House hits back at Moody's downgrade, targets economist Mark Zandi

    Dismissing the latest assessment of the US economy, the White House official wrote, 'Nobody takes his analysis seriously.'

  • India's macro conditions seen stable even if Pakistan tensions rise: Moody's

    A persistent increase in tensions could also impair Pakistan’s access to external financing and pressure its foreign-exchange reserves, says Moody's

  • Moody's sees room for higher bank credit growth after LCR relief, but sticks to 11–13% forecast

    The rating firm expects the relaxation in LCR guidelines to add some capacity, potentially boosting loan growth by 100 to 150 basis points.

  • NBFCs poised to grow in FY26 despite challenges in microfinance & personal loans

    Analysts feel that while the MFI sector has been grappling with asset quality stress, the short-term nature of these loans suggests that the worst could be over, unless macroeconomic conditions worsen.

  • Moody’s says outlook for India’s banking system is 'stable'

    'We expect the operating environment for banks to remain favorable, helped by government capital expenditure, tax cuts for middle class income groups to boost consumption and monetary easing,' says Moody's

  • Indian steel producers to face challenges in exports once US hikes tariffs: Moody's

    Over the past 12 months, high steel imports into India have already dampened prices and earnings of steel producers in India, said Hui Ting Sim, assistant vice president at Moody's Ratings.

  • India in a sweet spot with solid growth and moderating inflation: Moody’s Ratings

    Inflation should moderate toward the RBI’s target in the coming months as food prices ease amid higher sowing and adequate food grain buffer stocks, says the rating agency

  • India and ASEAN to benefit from Trump presidency, says Moody's

    Trade and investment flows will be further diverted away from China, the rating agency says

  • Nearly half of India's population will reside in areas prone to flooding: Moody's

    622 million people or 44 percent of the population in India will be prone to inland flooding, another 48 million were prone to coastal flooding.

  • Moody’s Analytics raises India’s 2024 GDP forecast to 7.1%; economy likely to grow 6.5% in 2025

    Moody's lowered india's Inflation forecast to 4.7% for 2024 from 5% projected in June

  • Moody’s upgrades Tata Motors’ ratings to Ba1, outlook remains positive

    The two-notch rating upgrade is due to the automaker’s revenue growth, improving profitability and debt reduction, the agency said

  • RBI's tighter liquidity norms credit positive for banks: Moody's

    The central bank released a set of preliminary guidelines last month, including suggesting that banks will be required to allocate an additional 5% reduction in the stability of retail deposits that have internet and mobile banking access

  • Moody’s keeps India’s 2024 growth unchanged at 6.8%

    The rating firm predicted Indian economy to grow 6.4% in 2025; inflation to ease to 5.2% in 2024 and 4.8% in 2025

  • PM Modi's smaller mandate to slow India's fiscal tightening, Moody's says

    Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won 240 seats on its own, 32 short of the halfway mark in the 543-member decision-making lower house, with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) which it leads securing a total 293 seats.

  • Moody's projects India to grow 6.8% in 2024 on strong growth, post-poll policy continuity

    According to Moody's, this year's interim Budget targets capital expenditure allocation of Rs 11.1 lakh crore, or 3.4 percent of GDP in 2024-25, 16.9 percent above the 2023-24 estimates.

  • India’s bond index entry not enough to lift rating, Moody’s says

    Moody’s rates India at its lowest investment grade ‘Baa3’ with a stable outlook.

  • Indian banks' profitability to remain healthy despite slight moderation, says Moody's

    'Banks' funding and liquidity will be stable. We continue to expect strong government support for banks in times of need,' the ratings agency said.

  • Moody’s affirms Tata Motors’ BA3 ratings, outlook remains positive post demerger move

    The rating agency expects all of TML's businesses to continue to deliver on their strategic growth priorities while maintaining a balanced financial policy that focuses on achieving net-zero automotive debt by March 2025, Moody's stated

  • Moody's raises India's 2024 GDP growth estimate to 6.8% from 6.1%

    The ratings agency said it expects policy continuity after the general election due by May and a continued focus on infrastructure development.

  • Interim budget firmly conveys govt's commitment to fiscal consolidation goals: Moody's

    In the midst of robust economic growth, Moody's Investors Service noted on Thursday that the government's commitment to its fiscal reduction targets is strongly conveyed in the interim budget for 2024–25.

  • FinMin economists say transparency by agencies will lead to credit rating upgrade

    India’s rating has remained unchanged at the lowest investment grade even when it has become the fifth largest economy in the world.

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