High govt debt burden constrains India's sovereign rating: Fitch
The 2018-19 Union Budget unveiled yesterday contains a number of policy measures with the potential to support economic demand and social well being.
Feb 02, 2018, 11:05 AM IST
Time for India to boost per capita income: Experts
A week after Moody's Investors Service upgraded India's sovereign rating, S&P kept its India ratings unchanged at the lowest investment grade of 'BBB-minus' citing sizable fiscal deficits, a high net general government debt burden and low per capita income.
Nov 26, 2017, 16:30 PM IST
RIL raises $800 million via 10-year bonds at lowest rate
RIL, which is rated the same as the sovereign, will use the proceeds to refinance existing debt.
Nov 21, 2017, 12:27 PM IST
With rating action, India in for more capital inflows: Industry
The rating action may act a catalyst of sorts for those foreign investors eyeing India, say analysts.
Nov 17, 2017, 21:17 PM IST
Moody's upgrade to benefit financial sector the most: Bankers
Describing the rating upgrade, which came after a gap of 13 years, as a "re-affirmation of how the world views India, and a long pending step," State Bank chairman Rajnish Kumar said this is "a thumbs up to the various reform measures and will bring the cost of foreign borrowings automatically down."
Nov 17, 2017, 21:14 PM IST
Moody's morning surprise brings cheers in India
The US-based agency upped India's rating to Baa2 from Baa3, changing outlook to 'stable' from 'positive', seen as a boost to the Modi government's reform agenda.
Nov 17, 2017, 21:03 PM IST
Rupee spurts 31 paise to end at one-week high of 65.01 vs USD
Maintaining its dominance over the greenback, the rupee touched an intra-day peak of 64.60 in mid-morning deals.
Nov 17, 2017, 20:13 PM IST
Genuine case for India's ratings upgrade: Report
According to Deutsche Bank research report, India was among the 'fragile five' economies in 2013, but a lot has changed since then.
Aug 11, 2017, 14:02 PM IST
S&P retains India's rating at BBB-, rules out upgrade for next two years; 'introspect', govt hits out
Like S&P, Fitch Ratings also rates India at 'BBB-minus', the lowest investment-grade, with a 'stable' outlook. Moody's Investors Service rates India at an equivalent 'Baa3', but with a "positive" outlook.
Nov 02, 2016, 18:31 PM IST
Reforms to aid growth; banking sector risks remain: Moody's
Moody's Investors Service on Monday said continued reforms to enhance business environment and moderate inflation will help India achieve robust growth but cautioned that rising contingent liability risks in the banking sector could affect its credit quality.
Aug 22, 2016, 13:09 PM IST
Moody's to govt: Push reforms, stabilise inflation for upgrade
Global agency Moody's on Tuesday said it will upgrade India's rating if the government is able to push through reforms, inflation stabilises, regulatory environment improves and infrastructure investment rises.
Aug 25, 2015, 17:51 PM IST
India's sovereign rating upgrade likely in 2015: Report
Improving external balances and government actions may drive a sovereign rating upgrade for the country during the current calendar year, according to a report by Deutsche Bank (DB).
Jan 09, 2015, 00:43 AM IST
GDP growth could touch 5.9% this fiscal: Finance Secretary
Confident of a rating upgrade, Finance Secretary Arvind Mayaram on Friday said growth rate in the current fiscal will be in range of 5.5-5-9 percent, exceeding Standard and Poor's estimate of 5.5 percent.
Sep 26, 2014, 19:32 PM IST
