Credit Ratings

India’s credit rating anomaly: Why the country’s economic, fiscal performance merit an upgrade

It is becoming increasingly difficult to comprehend the reluctance on the part of rating agencies to upgrade India’s credit rating.

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The finance ministry economists questioned why India’s rating has remained static in the past 15 years, even as it has become the fifth largest economy.

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Rating cuts make it harder, and more expensive, to borrow from international investors.

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· Aug 13, 2021 · 07:30 pm

Old risks and new challenges: What’s wrong today with credit-rating agencies?

With changes in the market, new payment models and concerns over biases of rating analysts, the future of agencies such as Moody’s may be at stake.

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· Jun 16, 2019 · 11:30 pm
Fitch downgrades Punjab National Bank’s viability rating

It is a reflection of the significant deterioration in the bank’s standalone credit profile, said the global credit rating agency.

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· Jun 04, 2018 · 06:01 pm
‘Impact of measures will take time to reflect’: Moody’s defends move to upgrade India’s rating

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