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S&P may raise the ratings if India's fiscal deficits narrow, meaningfully and general government debt falls below 7 percent of GDP on a structural basis.

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.

Moody's downgrades Vedanta Resources' corporate family rating to Caa2; outlook remains negative

Moody's rationale for these actions is attributed to Vedanta Resources' lack of meaningful progress in addressing its upcoming debt maturities through refinancing.

Moody's takes positive rating actions on SBI, PNB and two other PSU banks

Outlooks on the long-term ratings of all four banks remain stable.

India Inc Q1 revenue shoots up 39% but margins shrink 213 bps as input costs weigh

While companies passed on higher input costs in the form of commodity and energy cost, leading to revenue growth, the same led to margin compression, rating agency Icra said in a note based on the analysis of 620 listed companies, excluding financial sector entities.

DHFL case continues to throw up unpleasant, and unnecessary, surprises

In the entire DHFL saga, the biggest loser is the retail investor in its equity and debt instruments

SEBI’s new conduct rules much needed but fund managers may turn risk-averse

The market regulator is reacting to cases of governance lapses at some mutual funds with a new code of conduct

In Pics | India's FY21 GDP growth forecasts: A look at predictions by leading agencies

The agencies believe the Indian economy will find it hard to overcome the after-effects of coronavirus-induced lockdown restrictions and the stimulus package measured by the government may not be enough.

Deferring loan payment by top rated companies indicates time for bail-out is now

A report by rating agency ICRA shows that several blue-chip companies, including some that are triple-A rated and those belonging to top business groups, have sought payment relief from lenders.

No country for individual investors; why DHFL should be made a test case for investor protection

Enough is enough: when will the authorities wake up and stop the wholesale duping of small investors?

DHFL crisis must be contained by speedy action

Despite the warnings signs, banks and mutual funds have done precious little with their holdings of DHFL’s debt

Opinion | In RBI-govt compromise, central bank gives more than it takes

Some of the steps the RBI will undertake as part of the agreement with the government will undo the progress made in the banking sector.

Finance Ministry to make case for S&P ratings upgrade

Global cues such as fuel prices and a looming trade war could impede the country’s attempt at reining in its deficit. Expenditure could go up as the clock ticks down to the elections of 2019.

Tyre industry may commission Rs 21k cr projects in 4 yrs

The Indian tyre industry is expected to witness commissioning of projects worth Rs 21,000 crore in the next four years, according to rating agency ICRA.

Care sees GDP clipping at 7.5-8% in FY18 if monsoon is normal

Rating agency Care today said it expects GDP growth to accelerate to 8 percent next financial year and flagged monsoon as the only area of concern that may scupper this.

Do real estate ratings offer any benefit to home buyers?

Although a rating system for real estate exists in India, this system has not evolved and is also prone to criticism, vis-à-vis its objectivity. Analysts maintain that real estate ratings, have to evolve beyond &#82

Icra downgrades various debt instruments of IFCI

The rating agency has downgraded the long-term rating assigned to the Rs 10,000 crore long-term bank borrowings, the Rs 8,000 crore long-term bond programme and the Rs 2,000 crore NCD programme of IFCI from A+ to A.

States' gross market borrowing likely Rs 4.5 trn in FY18: ICRA

The gross market borrowing of the state governments is likely to rise from Rs 3.7 trillion in 2016-17 to Rs 4.5 trillion in 2017-18 which would exert an upward pressure on state development loans (SDL) yields in the next fiscal, rating agency ICRA said.

India Economic Survey 2017: Govt takes a swing at rating agencies

For perhaps the first time, Indian government has made a strong statement against rating agencies by in the Economic Survey questioning their rationale

HFC business may be affected as banks lower rate: India Ratings

With banks reducing their interest rates, housing finance companies business is likely to be affected and they will be forced to realign their strategies, says a report.

Crisil launches new credit rating system for infra projects

Rating agency Crisil today announced the launch of a new credit rating framework for infrastructure projects that would facilitate greater participation from long-term investors and lenders.

Domestic demand to keep sugar prices at high levels: ICRA

Sugar prices are expected to remain firm in the near term due to tight stock position following 9 percent decline in production and steady growth in consumption, rating agency ICRA said today.

ICRA assigns investment grade to Rs 5,000cr Citicorp NCD

Rating agency ICRA today assigned AAA (stable) investment grade to the Rs 5,000 crore NCD programme of Citicorp Finance (India) Limited.

India lauded by emerging markets globally: MoS Finance

There is a recession globally, but India is doing well, he says. India will continue to develop thanks to the Goods and Services Tax.

IDBI Bank pares stake in CARE to 3.4% for Rs 100 cr

State-owned IDBI Bank today said it has cut its stake in rating agency CARE to 3.40 percent from 6.12 percent.