Credit rating agencies

Sebi tightens disclosure norms for credit rating agencies

The regulator's move comes against the backdrop of rising instances of debt defaults and concerns over the role of credit rating agencies in assessing the possible risks.

Jun 14, 2019, 10:11 AM IST

Sebi moots tighter norms for credit rating agencies

The proposed norms are likely to have an impact on global rating agencies like S&P, Moody's and Fitch which have significant holdings in domestic agencies besides their direct presence.

Sep 08, 2017, 23:51 PM IST

Not happy with state of affairs at rating agencies: Sebi chief

Capital market regulator Sebi on Monday said it is "not happy" with the current state of affairs at credit rating agencies and will soon float a discussion paper for a new set of norms for them.

Jul 03, 2017, 13:43 PM IST

Sebi plans to review norms for credit rating agencies

Regulator Sebi is looking to review the framework for credit rating agencies as it seeks to check the menace of 'rating shopping' and pick-and-choose approach in their actions.

Jun 22, 2017, 17:49 PM IST

Less than 10% corporate debt rated unsafe in FY17

India Inc's credit profile was at its strongest last fiscal with less than 10 percent of the corporate debt securities rated as unsafe for investment -- the lowest level so far for such issues.

May 21, 2017, 13:53 PM IST

Limited room to reduce fiscal deficit to 3% in FY'18: Moody's

The government is likely to achieve its fiscal deficit target of 3.5 percent of GDP in the current fiscal but higher infrastructure spending will limit the room to reduce it further to 3 percent in 2017-18, Moody's said today.

Jan 16, 2017, 14:17 PM IST

SEBI comes out with stricter disclosure norms for credit rating agencies

Markets regulator SEBI Tuesday came out with stricter disclosure requirements for credit rating agencies to ensure more transparency in their policies amid instances of drastic downgrades impacting investors.

Nov 01, 2016, 20:34 PM IST

'Don't treat credit ratings as gospel truth'

As part of efforts to rein in soaring bad loans and restructuring of assets, banks should upgrade skills for greater due diligence to evaluate credit ratings, which need to be treated as "opinion" rather than "gospel truth", says a study.

 

Jun 13, 2016, 20:08 PM IST

SEBI to issue tighter norms for credit rating agencies

SEBI to issue tighter norms for credit rating agencies.

May 31, 2016, 15:41 PM IST

India Inc's investment-grade credit ratings hit record high

 India Inc's credit profile was at its best last financial year with over 89 percent of its debt securities being rated as safe for investment -- a record high for such issues.

May 22, 2016, 16:23 PM IST

Regulator Sebi to tighten disclosure norms for rating agencies

 Concerned over severe spill-over impact of recent drastic downgrades by rating agencies, market regulator Sebi plans to strengthen its disclosure guidelines for issuance and review of the ratings by such entities.

Apr 17, 2016, 15:44 PM IST

BSNL gets CARE's AAA rating for Rs 8,000 cr long term debt

BSNL said that it has got its long term loan rated by CARE to comply with the condition of public sector banks.

Jun 23, 2015, 19:23 PM IST

RBI norms on corporate loan recast credit Positive for banks: Moody's

The new RBI guidelines will allow banks to acquire majority equity stakes in corporates that are unable to honour their debt commitments. And acquiring a majority stake would make it easier for the banks to install new company management.

Jun 15, 2015, 14:39 PM IST

Moody's downgrades IDBI Bank's baseline credit profile

"We consider that IDBI Bank's standalone credit profile continues to be negatively impacted by its asset quality issues. Its impaired loan ratio rose to 14.7 percent at end-March 2015 as against 12.16 percent a year earlier," it said.

Jun 05, 2015, 17:32 PM IST