Standard & Poor’s
S&P retains RIL rating, outlook; sees Jio rollout by FY17-end
S&P today affirmed the BBB+ rating on Reliance Industries with stable outlook, citing likely fall in its leverage due to improved operational performance.
Bank stocks under pressure on asset quality worries
The asset quality and capitalisation of India's banking sector is likely to remain under pressure in the next 12 months because of tepid domestic industrial activity
Standard & Poor’s assigns investment grade rating to ICICI’s dollar bond
Global rating agency Standard & Poor's (S&P) today assigned investment grade rating (BBB-) to a proposed issue of dollar-denominated bonds of India's largest private sector lender, ICICI Bank.
Standard & Poor’s warns of more sovereign downgrades than upgrades in 2016
On the heels of both the World Bank and IMF lowering their global growth forecasts, rating agency Standard & Poor's (S&P) today warned of more sovereign downgrades than upgrades globally in 2016.
India to grow at 7.4% this fiscal, says Standard & Poor’s
India's economy will grow at 7.4 per cent in the current fiscal, which will further improve to over 8 per cent in 2016-17, Standard & Poor's Ratings Services projected today.
Just growth, fiscal improvement can’t resolve NPA issues: Standard & Poor’s
Global ratings agency Standard & Poor's (S&P) today called for a multi-pronged strategy to help banks tide over asset quality issues, saying stronger economic growth and improvement in fiscal situation alone cannot resolve th
Companies may raise $5 bn via masala bonds over 3 years: Standard & Poor’s
Indian companies could raise up to USD 5 billion over the next three years through issue of offshore rupee or masala bonds, but success of the new instrument will depend on competitive pricing and attractive returns, a report
Wake up call from S&P: Lot of India’s macro turnaround due to good luck
Credit rating agency S&P refusing to change India’s rating from just above junk comes as a bit of a rude wake-up call.
S&P rating merely a point of view, GDP to exceed 7.5%: DEA Secy Shaktikanta Das
S&P, in its report report yesterday, ruled out the possibility of upgrade of India's sovereign rating in the current fiscal as well as the next financial year.
S&P retains India’s rating at BBB-, rules out upgrade
Global agency Standard and Poor's today ruled out any rating upgrade for India, though it said improvement in policymaking have raised the country's prospect for economic and fiscal performance.
Gas price cut to discourage new investment in oil sector: Standard & Poor’s Ratings
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services today said the government's decision to cut natural gas prices by 18 per cent will discourage oil exploration and production (E&P) companies from committing new capital expenditure.
Asia’s telcos face regulatory risks, stiff competition: Standard & Poor’s
Telecom companies in the Asian region, including India, face regulatory risks and intense price competition that can undermine returns and investment, a report by Standard & Poor's (S&P) Rating Services said today.
Standard & Poor’s upgrades Greece’s credit rating after European bailout
Standard & Poor's has raised Greece's credit rating after a European bailout reduced the chances of the country's government defaulting on its massive debts during the next year.
India’s sovereign rating will remain stable: Standard and Poor’s
Global rating agency Standard and Poor's expects a stable trend in sovereign credit rating in Asia-Pacific nations, including India, despite growing economic uncertainties.
Confidence level in India continues to rise: Standard & Poor’s
The confidence level in India continues to grow amid indications of slower growth ahead for the Asia-Pacific region, said a report by global rating firm Standard & Poor's.
Policy gridlock, red tape still hindering investments in India: Standard & Poor’s
Standard and Poor's on Thursday said a policy logjam and "red tape" have hindered investments in India.
India’s fiscal health remains vulnerable spot: Standard & Poor’s
India's fiscal weakness remains a vulnerable spot in its sovereign credit profile, ratings agency Standard & Poor's said...
India’s reforms and economic momentum could unlock corporate growth: Standard & Poor’s
India's reform drive and economic momentum could give plenty of growth opportunities to India's top corporates, according to Standard & Poor's Ratings Services....
BSE Sensex rebounds 68 pts to 29,448 as pharma, FMCG, banking shares rise
In a volatile movements, BSE Sensex bounced back to close 68.22 points, at 29,448.95 on buying by participants in the last 30 minutes of trading.
Standard & Poor’s downgrades Greek rating amid cash concerns
The pressure on Greece’s new government to reach a deal with bailout creditors ratcheted up Friday as Standard & Poor’s cut its credit...
S&P settlement leaves future unclear for ratings
It cost $1.37 billion, but Standard & Poor’s finally seems to have closed the darkest chapter in its 150-year history as a rating agency.
S&P cuts Russian debt one notch to junk
The rating agency cites narrowing possibilities for Russian government and companies to service their debt...
S&P nears settlement over inflated ratings
On TV and in the courtroom, Standard & Poor’s has waged war against a US Justice Department lawsuit...
Indian pharma companies well positioned for global growth, says S&P report
Failure on compliance with regulations could, however, seriously hurt creditworthiness of the pharma cos.
