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TopicS&P Global Ratings

Topic: S&P Global Ratings

The global sovereign ratings space needs revamp. Indian agency’s entry a welcome change

Rating analyses by global agencies, like Fitch, S&P & Moody’s, have faced flak for opacity of methods, over-reliance on perception. The space often witnesses ‘convergence’ of methodologies.

S&P declares India rating at lowest investment grade for 14th year in row

India's strong external settings will act as a buffer against financial strains despite increased government funding needs in next 24 months, S&P Global Ratings stated.

S&P raises India’s GDP forecast to (-) 7.7% for FY21

The US-based rating agency said rising demand and falling infection rates in India have led to revision of the real GDP growth from the negative 9% growth previously.

Indian banking system will be among last to recover due to NPA overhang, S&P says

The rating agency says India, Mexico, and South Africa are among the banking systems that will be slower to recover to 2019 levels — likely beyond 2023.

S&P slashes India’s growth forecast to -9% from previous estimate of -5% in FY 2021

The global ratings body said rising Covid cases in India will keep private spending and investment lower for longer.

Sinking rupee is hurting Indian firms that haven’t hedged their foreign debt

As rupee slides, unhedged firms that swapped overseas debt into local currency and don’t have foreign-currency revenues face higher repayment costs.

On Camera

Aamir Khan and Salman Khan are still dodging and deflecting the age question, 20 yrs later

On the first episode of Two Much With Kajol and Twinkle, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan were confronted with another hypocrisy: age gaps. And they didn't come out looking good.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.