Fitch Ratings has raised its 2024 global GDP growth forecast by 0.3 percentage points to 2.4 per cent in its latest Global Economic Outlook (GEO), arguing that the prospects for growth world over in the near-term have improved.
India's demand for petroleum products is likely to increase by a mid-single-digit percentage in the financial year ending March 2024, following a 10 per cent post-pandemic recovery in 2022-23, according to Fitch Ratings.
According to Fitch Ratings, this follows a robust 5 per cent year-on-year increase in the first nine months of FY24 and a noteworthy 10 per cent post-pandemic recovery witnessed in FY23.
The anticipated increase is attributed to several factors including higher growth prospects in emerging markets compared to developed markets and the potential for US Federal Reserve rate cuts later in the year.
Fitch Ratings highlights that these targets align closely with their assumptions when affirming India's rating at 'BBB-' with a Stable Outlook in January.
India's interim Budget presented last week pointed to a slightly faster pace of consolidation in the next two fiscal years than was previously expected, and it reinforced its commitments to raise capital investment, said Fitch Ratings.
According to Fitch Ratings, the strategic positioning of HEVs as a transitional replacement for internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles allows automakers to build profits and lay the groundwork for a seamless shift to BEVs.
As per Fitch Ratings, the impact on SF notes could result from operational disruptions, a re-evaluation of risk management quality, or spill-overs affecting underlying obligor behaviour. Ultimately, a cyber attack could result in a missed bond payment, creating credit implications for SF tra
As per Fitch Ratings, the cumulative net downgrades have reached a record high of 235 since early 2019, underscoring the ongoing challenges faced by businesses in the region.
According to Fitch Ratings, this projection is driven by factors such as uncertain Chinese demand, a broader slowdown in global growth, and a prevalent oversupply of petrochemical products in the region.
Fitch sees this decision as a substantial step in reducing the number of unresolved issues at DIAL and anticipates that it will contribute to the company's deleveraging shortly.