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16th Finance Commission proposals long-term positive for states: CRISIL Ra
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
The recommendations of the 16th Finance Commission (FC), which emphasise reducing revenue deficits and boosting growth-oriented capital spending, are expected to support the fiscal health of states in the long term, according to a report by CRISIL Ratings. However, the rating agency noted th
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US tariff relief boosts export hopes; Apparel outlook hits 'stable' as dia
Updated : 1 month ago IST
US tariff relief calms export sentiment, for now, in a volatile trade environment, according to rating agency ICRA. In a recent press release, the agency noted that the outlook on apparel exports has been restored to 'stable', while the outlook for the cut and polished diamonds sector remain
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Geopolitical tensions raise emerging market credit risks in 2026: Fitch Ra
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Heightened geopolitical risks are set to elevate credit pressures for emerging-market sovereigns and issuers in 2026, global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings said in a new report published on Friday.
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Iran unrest has no impact over India due to limited trade exposure: Crisil
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
According to a recent credit alert from Crisil Ratings, the immediate impact remains muted due to India's limited direct trade exposure to the nation. However, the rating agency warned that a prolonged or escalating conflict could eventually pressure specific sectors, particularly those sens
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Centre likely to prioritise debt consolidation, capex push in Budget 2026:
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
The government is likely to prioritise medium-term debt consolidation while sustaining a strong push for capital expenditure in the upcoming Union Budget for 2026-27, according to pre-Budget expectations outlined by rating agency ICRA.
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Tighter risk framework strengthens India's banking operating environment:
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings on Tuesday said a tighter risk framework is helping in strengthening India's bank operating environment, reflecting improving systemic resilience and risk controls in the Indian banking sector.
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ICRA projects fertiliser subsidy outlay at Rs 1.9 lakh crore for FY27
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Government of India's total fertilizer subsidy outlay is projected to remain substantial at approximately Rs 1.9 lakh crore for FY27, according to the rating agency ICRA. This forecast highlights a major fiscal commitment intended to maintain the affordability and availability of fertili
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Cement volumes to grow 6-7% in FY27; industry to add 85-90 MTPA capacity:
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
India's cement industry is expected to witness steady growth in the coming years, with cement volumes projected to expand by 6-7 per cent in FY27, supported by sustained demand from the housing and infrastructure sectors, according to a report by rating agency ICRA.
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Proposed IBC amendments positive but miss real estate sector reforms: ICRA
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The proposed amendments to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) are encouraging. They could help improve recovery rates and reduce resolution timelines. Still, credit rating agency ICRA noted that the changes do not address long-standing structural issues in the real estate sector, which
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S&P Upgrades IIFL Finance's Outlook to 'Positive' On Recovering Market Sha
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 18: Credit Rating agency Standard and Poor's (S&P) Global Ratings has revised IIFL Finance's Outlook to 'Positive' from 'Stable' on recovering market share in gold loans, while affirming 'B+/B' ratings. S&P also affirmed its 'B+' long-term foreign curre
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ICRA flags margin pressure for steelmakers despite 8% demand growth in FY2
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Domestic steel demand is expected to remain healthy at around 8 per cent in FY2026; however, continued weakness in steel prices is likely to keep operating margins of steel producers under pressure, according to a report by rating agency ICRA.
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Failure to Hedge FX risk could affect ratings for some Indian corporates:
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings on Thursday flagged that failure to sufficiently hedge foreign-exchange (FX) exposure could exert pressure on credit ratings for certain Indian corporates, particularly those with significant vulnerability to rupee depreciation.
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