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MUMBAI: India Inc's credit profile improved in the first half of FY26,with rating upgrades continuing to outpace downgrades across agencies. The improvement in credit profile was driven by resilient domestic demand and govt-driven infrastructure spending, offsetting the drag from escalating US tariffs.Credit rating agencies -- CareEdge, ICRA, Crisil, and India Ratings (Ind-Ra) -- said credit quality remained robust, aided by strong balance sheets, cautious capital allocation, and supportive local conditions.CareEdge's credit ratio (ratio of upgrades to downgrades) improved to 2.6 times in H1, from 2.4 times in H2 of FY25. ICRA reported a sharper rise, with a 2.9 ratio, while Crisil stood at 2.2. Ind-Ra's downgrade-to-upgrade ratio stayed rangebound at 0.3. Reaffirmations were broadly steady, with CareEdge and Crisil noting stable shares of portfolios unchanged. "Corporate India's strong economic moat, developed since the pandemic, continues to safeguard credit profiles against relentless geopolitical and economic uncertainties," said Arvind Rao, senior director at Ind-Ra.The pattern of upgrades and downgrades pointed to a two-speed economy. Infrastructure dominated the upgrades, reflecting Govt-led capex and policy support.
The long-term outlook remains positive, supported by strong export potential and a government-led infrastructure push. Source : Freepik Following a subdued start to FY2026, Rating agency ICRA projects a turnaround in the Indian mining and construction equipment (MCE) industry in the latter half of the year, driven primarily by renewed government-led capital expenditure. "Given the observed weakness in domestic demand during Q1 FY2026--which is expected to persist into Q2 as monsoon conditions i ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Easing inflation and favourable monsoon boosted rural demand in India in the April-June period this year, outpacing urban consumption once again, according to a new report. According to the report by global research firm NielsenIQ, rural markets and small manufacturers propelled the packaged consumer goods sector in Q2 2025. Rural markets grew twice as fast as cities, as urban areas showed signs of recovery, particularly in smaller towns. According to the report, e-commerce also rose significantly, led by increased shopper penetration and spending, especia ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], August 14: Gold has always held a special place in Indian homes, treasured for both its beauty and its lasting value. Beyond its cultural significance, gold jewellery has been a trusted financial backup for generations, helping families in times of need. Now, with Bajaj Finserv Gold Loan, this age-old tradition meets modern convenience. Also Read | 'Ruin the Friendship' and 'CANCELLED!': Are These Taylor Swift's Alleged Diss Tracks Targeting Blake Lively? Fan Theories Go Viral Amid 12th Album 'The Life of a Showgirl' Announcement. During the Prime Loan Festival, i ...Read More >
Kolkata, Sep 12 (PTI) The Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC), India, has urged the government to provide support to absorb a part of the punitive tariff imposed by the US on engineering exports. It also requested the Centre to reinstate the Interest Equalisation Scheme (IES) and ensure affordable export finance. During a meeting with Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra, EEPC India Chairman Pankaj Chadha stated that the engineering sector was under pressure due to the recent tariff action by the US, and needed urgent support to remain competitive. "India's engineering exp ...Read More >
With uncertainty becoming a defining feature of the global landscape, the role of banks has become much more critical not just as custodians of savings but also as engines of growth, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday. She noted that financial institutions play a crucial role in national infrastructure building and banks must maintain strong balance sheets to fund significant investments, meet the demand for credit, and provide innovative financial products and capital expenditu ...Read More >
India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) expects credit growth to improve marginally in FY26 to 13-13.5 per cent, up from FY25 levels. However, the composition of loans is likely to shift, with a continued slowdown in lending to non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) and the retail segment. This decline is expected to be offset by a revival in private capital expenditure (capex), which would support growth in the corporate segment, the rating agency said. "A sustained improvement in system liquidity, coupled with reductions in the repo rate and cash reserve ratio (CRR), is expected to support nea ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has reaffirmed that the personal liberty of two consenting adults to marry and live together peacefully is protected under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. In a recent ruling, the court emphasised that family opposition cannot override this autonomy. Justice Sanjeev Narula stated that the Supreme Court has consistently upheld this principle, directing law enforcement to protect couples from threats or coercion. In this case, the court ordered police protection for a young couple who feared harassment from the woman's family. The couple had solemnised the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Antique Stock Broking on Tuesday initiated coverage on Adani Power Limited (APL) with a 'Buy' rating, setting a target price of Rs 187 per share. With the stock currently trading around Rs 144, the brokerage sees an upside potential of about 30 per cent, driven by strong earnings visibility, large capacity expansion plans and improving balance sheet strength. In its report, Antique said Adani Power is entering a multi-year earnings upcycle, supported by a sharp increase in capacity and rising power demand in India. The company plans to expand its installed ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy and Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Pralhad Joshi, on Wednesday said India has surpassed Brazil to rank third globally, in Renewable Energy Installed Capacity, according to the Renewable Energy Statistics 2026, a press release by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said. Joshi said India's total power generation during 2025-26 (up to March 2026) reached 1,845.921 BU. The share of non-fossil fuels in total generation reached 29.2% in 2025-26 (538.97 BU). India achieved the milestone of 50% of its ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 6 (ANI): Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) President, Rajiv Memani, has countered prevailing market sentiment about private capital expenditure, asserting that while there's a perception of a slowdown, private capex is actually taking place across various industry sectors in the country. "There's an atmosphere suggesting that private capex is not happening, but actually capex is happening," Memani stated, citing data showing consistent private investment over the past three years. The CII President pointed to robust corporate fundamentals as evidence of ongoing i ...Read More >
NewsVoir Pune (Maharashtra) [India], July 7: For today's go-getters and ambitious entrepreneurs and businesses, accessing quick business finance just got a lot more rewarding. Bajaj Finance Limited has launched 'Loan Utsav', a limited-time festive campaign designed to empower business owners with loans up to Rs. 80 lakh -- and exciting rewards like cashback up to Rs. 3,000 and brand vouchers to go with it. The Loan Utsav offer is valid from June 20, 2025, to July 31, 2025, and is available exclusively through the Bajaj Finserv App. The rewards are limited to the first 200 successful business ...Read More >
Indian real estate developers are strategically reducing debt and favoring equity, leading to healthier balance sheets. Colliers reports a significant drop in high debt-to-equity ratios among top firms. This shift boosts profitability, with many firms exceeding 10% net profit margins. Increased financial health attracts banks and equity investors, evidenced by substantial IPO fundraising since 2021. Property developers are sharpening their focus on deleveraging, creating healthy balance sheets, ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's economic expansion and its GDP growth are clearly on the right path despite geopolitical turbulence and tariff uncertainties, and this is showing in numbers too, economist Akash Jindal said on Thursday. Citing economic resilience and sustained fiscal consolidation, global credit ratings agency S&P Global has upgraded India's long-term unsolicited sovereign credit rating to "BBB" from the earlier "BBB-", ahead of the 79th Independence Day. Reacting to the report, Jindal told IANS that fiscal consolidation is very important for any economy, and the In ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): India has received its first sovereign credit rating upgrade in 18 years, with S&P Global Ratings raising the country long-term rating to BBB from BBB- and the short-term rating to A-2 from A-3, while keeping the outlook stable. The announcement, shared in a tweet by the Indian Ministry of Finance, marks a major milestone in the country economic journey. The Ministry of Finance said the rating improvement reaffirms that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi leadership, providing stability, India economy is truly agile, active, and resilient. It noted that Indi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Corporate credit profiles remained resilient in 2025-26, with rating upgrades significantly outpacing downgrades, reflecting healthy balance sheets, steady domestic demand, and continued policy support, ICRA said on Wednesday. During FY26, ICRA upgraded 388 entities compared to 124 downgrades, resulting in a strong credit ratio of 3.1 times, a notable improvement from 2 times in FY25 and 2.1 times in FY24. The overall credit quality remained benign, supported by stable operating performance across sectors and sustained infrastructure-led growth, it said, adding power, ...Read More >
NewsVoir Pune (Maharashtra) [India], April 3: Bajaj Finance has enhanced its personal loan offering by introducing an extended repayment tenure of up to 108 months (9 years). This move is designed to give customers greater flexibility in managing their finances. With longer tenures, borrowers can opt for lower monthly instalments that align better with their budget. A personal loan from Bajaj Finance is designed to help people manage both planned and urgent expenses. Whether it is a medical emergency, a family wedding, travel plans, or home repairs, customers can access funds quickly without ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Backing embattled Adani Group, rating agency CRISIL Ratings on Friday said the conglomerate has sufficient liquidity and operational cash flows to meet debt obligations and committed capex and that there has been no negative actions so far by lenders and investors following the US indictment of group founder chairman. The Adani Group, which has the flexibility to reduce certain discretionary capital expenditure (capex) depending on developments in financial markets and future capital availability, has a healthy Ebitda and cash balance that reduces its dependence on external debt to ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) India Cements Ltd (ICL), now part of the Aditya Birla Group, on Saturday reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 132.90 crore for the first quarter ended June 2025. It had reported a net profit of Rs 58.47 crore a year ago, according to a BSE filing by ICL, now a subsidiary of UltraTech Cement. Its revenue from operations was marginally down at Rs 1,024.74 crore in the June quarter of FY26. This was Rs 1,026.76 crore in the corresponding quarter of the last fiscal. The total expenses of ICL declined 12.43 per cent to Rs 1,042.19 crore in the first quarter of FY26. IC ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) The three-day Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, starting Monday, is widely expected to hold its key policy rate at 5.50 per cent. However, a surprise cut cannot be ruled out amid US trade tariffs and low inflation, according to analysts. The RBI has cut rates by 100 basis points since the start of the year. The MPC meeting is scheduled from September 29 to October 1, where the central bank is expected to review interest rates. Currently, the repo rate stands at 5.5 per cent. The RBI had left the policy rate unchanged in the pre ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): Rating agency ICRA highlighted that the revenue growth of construction players hit a speed bump in 2025-26, with road focussed contractors among the worst hit. The construction sector is likely to witness a muted revenue growth of 2-4 per cent in 2025-26, after an almost flat performance in 2024-25, according to an analysis by ICRA. However, it expects the industry to witness a revenue growth of 6-8 per cent in 2026-27 after two bleak years. Shrinking order bo ...Read More >
MUMBAI, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Credit rating agency S&P Global upgraded India's long-term unsolicited sovereign credit ratings to "BBB" from "BBB-" on Thursday, citing economic resilience and sustained fiscal consolidation. The agency had revised the outlook on India's rating in May last year to positive from stable on robust growth and improved quality of government expenditure. "The upgrade of India reflects its buoyant economic growth, against the backdrop of an enhanced monetary policy environment that anchors inflationary expectations," the rating agency said in a statement. "Together with ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): Foreign capital inflows into India are likely to accelerate following S&P recent credit rating upgrade, which is also expected to lower borrowing costs for the country, said Sonal Badhan, Economist at Bank of Baroda (BoB). In both the short and long term, foreign capital inflows can be expected to be impacted positively, as the upgrade reaffirms trust in India ound fundamentals and growth momentum. We are likely to see higher FPI inflows this year and a decline in bond yields, BoB Economist Told ANI. According to Badhan, India recent credit rating upgrade ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 26: Durga Puja is more than just a festival, it is an emotion and a celebration of homecoming, togetherness, and new beginnings. As families prepare for Pujo 2025 with pandal hopping, festive feasts, and traditional rituals, it is also the perfect time to upgrade your home. Be it hosting loved ones or managing the festive hustle, having a new washing machine by your side can truly lighten the load and make life easier. This Durga Puja, Bajaj Finserv brings you the best washing machine deals with Easy EMI plans, exciting festive discounts, and zero down payment off ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], March 31: With rising living costs and evolving financial needs, individuals are increasingly looking for ways to manage expenses without disrupting their long-term financial plans. One of the key aspects of borrowing today is not just access to funds, but the ability to plan repayments efficiently. Also Read | Jubilant FoodWorks to Exit Dunkin' Franchise in India After 15-Year Partnership. Tools like the Bajaj Finserv Personal Loan EMI calculator are helping borrowers take a more structured approach to financial planning by offering clarity on monthly instalments ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, July 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) on Sunday announced the launch of its second public issuance of secured, rated and listed redeemable, non-convertible debentures (NCD) worth Rs 1,000 crore. The issue opens on July 9 and closes on July 22 (with an option of early closure or extension), offering up to 9.30 per cent per annum. The NCDs have a face value of Rs 1,000 each. Each application will be for a minimum of 10 NCDs and in multiples of 1 NCD thereafter. The minimum application size would be Rs 10,000. The NCDs offer competitive yields compared to similarly ...Read More >
Chennai, Jul 19 (PTI) The India Cements Ltd, a subsidiary of UltraTech Cement Ltd, an Aditya Birla Group company, reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 132.90 crore for the April-June 2025 quarter, the company said on Saturday. The city-based cement maker had posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 58.47 crore during the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year. For the year ended March 31, 2025, the consolidated net loss stood at Rs 143.68 crore, the company said in a regulatory filing. The consolidated total income for the quarter under review was Rs 1,033.85 crore, compared t ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 1 (PTI) The escalating West Asia conflict is beginning to exert cost pressure on India's real estate sector, with material prices rising and industry leaders warning of a potential 5 per cent spike in construction costs if hostilities persist through April. Construction schedules are also likely to be affected because of shortage of materials and resources if the conflict prolongs. Harshavardhan Neotia, Chairman of Ambuja Neotia Group, said the crisis is triggering a "classic cost-push cycle" for real estate, with crude oil moving from sub-USD70 levels in February to well above ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], May 19 (ANI): Indian economy is expected to grow at 6.9 per cent in the January-March quarter 2025, the official data for which is scheduled to be released on May 30 by the National Statistics Office, according to rating agency ICRA. ICRA has projected the year-on-year expansion of the GDP to rise to 6.9 per cent in Q4 2024-25 from 6.2 per cent in Q3 2024-25, while significantly undershooting the National Statistical Office's (NSO) implicit estimate of 7.6 per cent for the quarter. Also Read | Operation Sindoor: Shah Rukh Khan Maintains Radio Silence on India-Pakistan Tens ...Read More >
Patna: Non-vegetarian dishes have made Bihar's politics spicier on several occasions, and so union minister and senior JD (U) leader Rajiv Ranjan Singh aka Lalan Singh' recent mutton party for party workers and supporters under his Munger constituency was no exception. Lalan Singh listened to problems of common people at Suryagarha in Lakhisarai district of Bihar (part of Munger constituency) to sort them out with local authorities and also threw a mutton party for them, creating a controversy as the feast was organised in the month of saawan. Although Lalan Singh made separate arrangements ...Read More >
Will the RBI hike rate as crude crosses $100 and the rupee weakens -- or hold steady to protect growth? The Reserve Bank of India will hold its first monetary policy meeting of FY27 from April 6 to April 8. The meeting comes at a time when India is grappling with global uncertainties, including escalation in tension in the Middle East, crude prices surging and the rupee at all-time low. Crude prices above $100 per barrel have led to a sharp spike in LPG prices. Supply disruptions in the Strait ...Read More >