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Macro-risks may delay progress towards closing infra gap: S&P

Rating agency S&P said cost overruns due to complex land acquisitions and environmental issues could further delay progress in closing the infrastructure deficit

1 min read30 Jul 2018
Opinion

What next, Crisil?

By moving ahead, Crisil has now made it difficult for any other entity, including India Ratings, to plan inorganic growth through acquiring Care Ratings

11 min read7 Aug 2017
Politics

Do ratings agencies have a bias against India?

Ratings agencies tend to be harsher towards emerging market economies

3 min read21 Jun 2017
Politics

What India needs to do achieve a lower debt to GDP ratio

A higher difference of nominal GDP and interest rate increases the ability of the government to serve debt

1 min read7 Feb 2017
Opinion

Ratings puzzle

The biggest puzzle in Standard and Poor's statement on India's sovereign credit rating is why low per capita income is seen as an obstacle to a higher rating

1 min read3 Nov 2016
Market

After Brexit vote, ratings agencies rip into UK’s credit score

S&P's strips Britain of its last remaining top-notch credit rating, dropping it by two grades from 'AAA' to 'AA' and warns more downgrades could follow

2 min read28 Jun 2016
Market

Capital infusion by government key to shore up state-run banks: Amit Pandey

Primary credit analyst at Standard and Poor's Amit Pandey says credit profiles and ratings of some state-run banks can come under pressure as their asset quality, capital and earnings deteriorate

8 min read8 Apr 2016
Politics

Subdued demand, high debt constrain ratings of Indian firms: S&P

S&P also expects India's sovereign credit rating to remain unchanged this year and next year based on its current forecasts

2 min read20 Jan 2016
Market

Corporate India facing weak operating environment: Mehul Sukkawala

The credit analyst at Standard and Poor's says the delay in clearance of the goods and services tax is a reflection on the political environment and has implications on operating environment in India

9 min read25 Dec 2015
Opinion

Money matters

Financial literacy needs a harder push in India

1 min read16 Dec 2015
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