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Govt stake sale not to impact IOC's ratings: Moody's

The government's 10 percent stake sale in Indian Oil Corp (IOC) will not have any impact on the company's ratings, Moody's Investors Service and Fitch Ratings said on Wednesday.

Aug 26, 2015, 15:38 PM IST

India's rating upgrade possible if reforms implemented: Moody's

Moody's has a 'Baa3' rating, the lowest investment grade, on India, just a notch above 'junk' status.

Aug 25, 2015, 10:50 AM IST

Reforms process 'not a single day story': Jayant Sinha

With global rating agency Moody's cutting its growth forecast for India citing lack of reforms, Union Minister Jayant Sinha Tuesday said the government is committed to the reforms process but it is "not a single day story".

Aug 18, 2015, 21:20 PM IST

Moody's lowers India growth forecast to 7% on monsoon concerns

Saying that India's growth outlook is resilient beyond short-term monsoon effects, Moody's has retained growth forecast for 2016 at 7.5 percent.

Aug 18, 2015, 09:23 AM IST

Moody's links India's credit rating to drought vulnerability

India may avoid drought this year, but its economy remains vulnerable to fluctuations in annual rainfall, a factor that continues to constrain the country's sovereign credit, Moody's Investors Service said Tuesday.

Aug 11, 2015, 18:25 PM IST

Drought vulnerability a challenge to India ratings: Moody's

Moody's currently rates India at 'Baa3', the lowest investment grade -- just a notch above 'junk' status.

Aug 11, 2015, 11:06 AM IST

Moody's retains stable outlook for Bharti Airtel

"Bharti Airtel Ltd.'s operating performance for the first quarter ended 30 June 2015 (1Q 2015/16) continues to support its Baa3 credit profile," Moody's said in a statement.

Aug 07, 2015, 16:54 PM IST

Govt capital infusion in PSBs credit positive: Moody's

The government is aiming to improve the Tier 1 capital ratios for all PSU banks.

Aug 06, 2015, 17:09 PM IST

Monsoon, Fed impact next trigger for rate cuts: Moody's

The progress of monsoon, crude prices and the impact of US Fed rate action, going forward, will determine RBI's ability for more monetary easing, said global rating agency Moody's.

Aug 04, 2015, 15:55 PM IST

RBI likely to cut rate by 0.25% tomorrow: Moody's Analytics

The research firm also said recent global developments also suggest limits to inflation pressure, with the tumbling of global commodity prices, particularly crude oil, on the back of the Iran nuclear deal.

Aug 03, 2015, 12:16 PM IST

Lack of reforms might derail growth: Moody's Analytics

The economic research and analysis firm`s India forecast said that "The economy will likely expand 7.6 percent in 2015 thanks to lower interest rates. A lack of reforms could derail medium-to-long term growth prospects." 

Jul 30, 2015, 14:56 PM IST

Curbing RBI autonomy on policy rates could hurt India's economy, warns Moody's

Moody's Analytics also raised a red flag over the Parliament logjam and said it is denting business confidence as key reform bills like land and GST are stuck.

Jul 30, 2015, 11:17 AM IST

Stiff norms curbing profit growth in alcoholic beverages market: Moody's

Restrictive regulations, including progressive taxation and pricing controls are curbing profit growth in alcoholic beverages market, while keeping high barriers for new entrants in the country, says a report.

Jul 29, 2015, 14:34 PM IST

Banks to witness bad-loans pressure in FY'16: Moody's

State-owned banks have little capacity to improve their generally weak capital buffers through retained earnings as capital infusion, including from government, is likely to remain scarce, it said.

Jul 28, 2015, 15:40 PM IST

Banks to witness bad-loans pressure in FY'16: Moody's

State-owned banks have little capacity to improve their generally weak capital buffers through retained earnings as capital infusion, including from government, is likely to remain scarce, it said.

Jul 28, 2015, 15:40 PM IST

RBI may lower rates in Aug 4 policy review: Moody's

The Reserve Bank is likely to cut interest rates in its upcoming monetary policy review next month despite retail inflation surging to an eight-month high in June, rating agency Moody's said Tuesday.

Jul 14, 2015, 17:00 PM IST

Strong economic growth in India to revive steel demand: Moody's

Rating agency Moody's Monday projected an increase in demand for steel in India on the back of strong economic growth and revival of infrastructure spending.

Jul 13, 2015, 18:57 PM IST

Base metal industry to grow 8-10% annually: Moody's

Indian base metals industry is expected to grow by 8-10 percent annually over the next three years on the back of increased demand from power, construction and automotive sectors, rating agency Moody's said on Tuesday.

Jul 07, 2015, 20:09 PM IST

Moody's cuts Greece rating deeper into junk territory

Moody's has cut its credit rating for Greece to a deep-junk "Caa3", warning it is now less likely that official creditors will support the country, whatever happens in Sunday's referendum.

Jul 02, 2015, 03:44 AM IST

Disappointment creeping in over Modi govt reform pace: Moody's

Flagging subdued rural economy as a 'credit negative' for India's sovereign rating, global giant Moody's on Tuesday said there are growing concerns about risk of policy stagnation and "some disappointment" has emerged over the pace of reforms under the Modi government.

Jun 30, 2015, 11:17 AM IST