S&p global ratings

S&P places IDBI Bank on credit watch negative owing to capital breach

1 min read . 27 Aug 2019

Berkshire Hathaway chairman Warren Buffett. Photo: Reuters

Is Warren Buffett sending a signal about the bond market?

3 min read . 04 Jan 2019

The ratings firm warned that while it assumed measures to address longer-term fiscal challenges will be enacted “over time,” a failure to do so could lead to a negative rating action. Photo: Bloomberg

S&P affirms US rating, sees last minute debt fixes continuing

1 min read . 27 Jun 2018

CLSA India anticipates a Rs4,000 boost to RIL’s Ebitda in three years on the back of Reliance Jio’s plan to launch broadband internet services. Photo: Mint

Reliance Jio may roil broadband this year as CLSA sees valuation boost

1 min read . 13 Apr 2018

The insurance sector is slated to get a boost once the National Health Protection Scheme (NHPS) scheme is implemented. Photo: Indranil Bhoumik/Mint

Healthcare plan in budget to boost India’s insurance sector: S&P report

1 min read . 12 Feb 2018

The S&P analyst said India’s Union Budget 2018 unveiled on Thursday had assumptions for income tax collection that were ‘somewhat optimistic’. Photo: Bloomberg

Sustaining economic growth key to India’s rating: S&P analyst

1 min read . 03 Feb 2018

The RBI has asked banks to resolve 50 of the biggest defaulters within a year. Borrowers in telecom, thermal power and steel businesses are among those facing strict terms. Photo: Aniruddha Chowdhury/Mint

PSU banks cement grip on corporate defaults in $207 billion bad loan fight

2 min read . 24 Nov 2017

BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty closed higher. Photo: Mint

Market Wrap: Sensex closes 91 points up, Nifty at 10,380, Infosys, Bajaj Auto, M&M top gainers

5 min read . 24 Nov 2017

The deal will help reduce the gap between Airtel and the new combined force of Idea Cellular and Vodafone India, according to S&P Global Ratings. Photo: Reuters

Airtel-Tata deal beneficial but raises integration risk: S&P Global Ratings

1 min read . 16 Oct 2017

Tata Steel-Thyssenkrupp merger, China rating cut and Nifty’s all-time high

3 min read . 23 Sep 2017

Indian banks’ credit profiles are unlikely to improve over the next 12 months. Photo: PTI

Indian banks’ bad loans seen at 15% of total by March 2018: S&P

1 min read . 30 May 2017

Airtel is India’s largest wireless operator with over 269 million subscribers and a revenue market share of over 33%. Photo: Pradeep Gaur/Mint

Telenor India acquisition won’t affect Airtel’s financial position:S&P

2 min read . 27 Feb 2017

India has a strong growth trajectory, says the finance ministry. Photo: Mint

India says unfair standards keep its credit rating below China’s

1 min read . 01 Feb 2017

Forget ratings agencies, focus on fundamentals

3 min read . 28 Dec 2016

China imposed a cap that limited loans to a maximum 75% of deposits as part of measures to contain risks. Photo: Bloomberg

Why another financial warning sign is flashing in China

4 min read . 16 Nov 2016

In M&A, ratings soft-pedal risks in borrowing binge

In M&A, ratings soft-pedal risks in borrowing binge

8 min read . 26 Oct 2016

The biggest hurdle for a Brics credit-assessment company would be convincing US and European investors that the ratings are assigned without government pressure. Photo: Getty Images<br />

Brics eye a new rating company to reduce established firms’ grip

2 min read . 27 Jun 2016

Global rating agency Standard & Poor’s on Monday lowered its long-term corporate credit rating on Rolta India Ltd.

S&P downgrades Rolta ratings for missing interest payment

1 min read . 30 May 2016

The number of companies defaulting on their debt has risen this year to the highest since the financial crisis. Photo: Bloomberg<br />

Corporate defaults rise to most since 2009 on oil drop, S&P says

1 min read . 06 May 2016