Crisil

Fuel price hikes could add up to 48 bps to inflation, warns Crisil

Crisil said cumulative increases in petrol and diesel prices could approach Rs 10 per litre, raising transport costs and exerting upward pressure on both food and core inflation

Crisil stress test reveals sectors facing risk, and those less affected

Crisil states 22 of the 34 sectors stress-tested could see operating profitability decline by over 10 per cent as companies may not be able to fully pass on higher costs to consumers immediately

Mounting costs turn the heat on India Inc amid West Asia conflict

Firms diversify sourcing, redraw playbook, increase prices to tide over crisis

Crisil upgrades Vodafone Idea credit rating to (A-/ stable) on bank debt

Upgrade factoring in continued support by Aditya Birla group, strategic market position and improved business operations

West Asia turmoil may dent India Inc margins by 200 bps in FY27: Crisil

The rating agency said that only eight sectors, accounting for around 10 per cent of rated corporate debt, were expected to see a material impact on credit quality

India's oil trade deficit requires it to tame its demand as well

Reducing oil import dependence requires India to also curb its demand for oil

India's oil trade deficit set to balloon to new high in FY27: Crisil

Crisil expects India's oil trade deficit and current account deficit to widen sharply in FY27 as Brent crude prices rise amid the West Asia crisis

Passenger vehicle sales seen hitting record 5.9 mn units in FY27: Crisil

Crisil Ratings expects India's passenger vehicle industry to post record sales this fiscal, supported by GST-led demand recovery and continued preference for utility vehicles

Crisil cuts India's FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.6% on oil risk

Crisil has lowered India's FY27 growth forecast, warning that elevated crude oil prices and supply disruptions could hurt inflation, consumption and investments

60% of national highway projects on annuity model facing delays: Crisil

Crisil said most delayed highway projects under the hybrid annuity model have received extension approvals as delays were beyond concessionaires' control

India's flexible workspace market may expand up to 18% due to GCCs: Crisil

India's flexible workspace market is projected to expand sharply over the next two fiscals, driven by rising demand from GCCs, corporates and start-ups, with credit profiles expected to remain stable

Crude oil prices expected to remain high and volatile, says CRISIL

CRISIL says Brent crude prices may stay elevated amid supply disruptions, geopolitical risks, and constrained flows, revising its FY27 price outlook upward to $90-$95 per barrel

Infra investments to grow 50% through FY28 despite West Asia crisis: Crisil

Crisil sees strong infrastructure investment growth through FY28 backed by policy support and balance sheets, though risks persist across renewables, roads and real estate

Indian banks' credit portfolio resilient amid West Asia conflict: CRISIL

Domestic lenders likely to see GNPAs at 2-2.2% in FY27, with MSME segment facing some pressure while corporate and retail portfolios remain stable

CRISIL shares jump 6% after Q1 profit rises 46%; ₹9 dividend declared

Crisil has reported a 46% jump in net profit to ₹233 crore for the first quarter of CY26. CRISL has also announced an interim dividend of Rs 9.

Crisil Q1 net profit rises 46% to ₹233 cr, declares interim dividend

Crisil on Friday reported a 45.9 per cent rise in net profit to Rs 233.3 crore for the January-March quarter. The domestic rating agency had registered a profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 159.8 crore in the March quarter of the preceding fiscal year. Its consolidated total income for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 rose 29.6 per cent to Rs 1,093.7 crore compared to Rs 843.8 crore in the year-ago period. Crisil Managing Director and CEO Amish Mehta said the growth in businesses during Q1 FY26 was driven by customer centricity and differentiated, domain-led solutions. "The ongoing geopolitical issues underscore the essentiality of our insights and risk solutions for clients navigating complexity. The growth and resilience of the Indian economy continue to offer opportunities for our businesses," Mehta said. Crisil expects India's gross domestic product to grow at 7.1 per cent in the base case for this fiscal compared to 7.6 per cent in the last fiscal, with increasing downside risk

Q4 result: Wipro, HDFC AMC, Crisil, Waaree Renewable, 10 more on April 16

Q4FY26 company results: Firms including Angel One, Waaree Renewable Technologies, VST Industries, and Alok Industries are also to release their January-March earnings today

NBFCs' reliance on bank borrowings to rise in FY27 on lower rates: Crisil

Non-banking finance companies' (NBFCs) reliance on bank borrowings is likely to rise in FY27 due to lower interest rates, a rating agency said on Wednesday. The share of bank borrowings, which rose to 43 per cent on the back of higher activity in the second half of the recently concluded FY26, will inch up further to up to 45 per cent by the end of the ongoing fiscal, Crisil Ratings said. It attributed the shift in preference to lower interest rates in the bank lending market, which is likely to lead to a tapering in the debt capital market issuances. "While bank lending rates continued to decline throughout last fiscal, bond yields, after declining in the first half, inched up in the second half and remain elevated," the agency said. Additionally, the share of external commercial borrowing (ECB) issuances will also be muted in the near term, owing to geopolitical uncertainties and the resultant exchange rate volatility, it added. In such a scenario, securitisation is expected to

CRISIL upgrades Shriram Finance to AAA, Sammaan Capital to AA+ rating

CRISIL upgrades Shriram Finance to AAA and Sammaan Capital to AA+, citing improved credit profiles, strong capital buffers and strategic backing from IHC Group

Crisil to Icra: Rating upgrades tempered in FY26 as downgrades edged up

Rating agencies flag moderation in upgrade-downgrade ratios in FY26, with the West Asia conflict likely to test corporate balance sheets and margins in FY27