The active subscriber market share data indicates the top two players, Jio and Airtel, are neck and neck, with neither ready to bite the bullet and raise tariffs, says the rating agency
Metal fabrication, automotive components, ship-breaking, paper and engineering sectors are likely to suffer, according to global analytics firm Crisil
Crisil has downgraded its rating on long-term bank facilities and non-convertible debentures (NCDs) of PVR Ltd to AA-minus negative from AA negative.
The Emcure Pharma arm has tied up with Seattle-based HDT Biotech Corp for the vaccine, on which animal trials have been completed. Phase-I and II trials likely to be completed in 2-3 months
NBFCs focused on gold loans and mortgages will be the least affected by the setbacks, Crisil report said
Agency affirms company's long-term credit rating of "AA" and short term of "A1+"
Improved yarn prices because of a sharp rebound in demand in the second half of the current fiscal will help
Going forward, growth over the medium term will be driven by trecovery in demand from Basic Chemical (BC) and Performance Product (PP) segments and continued steady outlook for FSC and Phenol segments
The outstanding debt of steelmakers is pegged at Rs 2.15 trillion at end of March 2020
GDP is likely to touch the pre-pandemic level only by the second quarter of fiscal year 2022
Near-term outlook cautiously optimistic, says the ratings agency
Despite bank credit contracting by 0.8 per cent in the first half of the current fiscal (H1FY21), the rating agency expects it to rise by 4-5 per cent at the end of the current fiscal (FY21)
This growth will have three drivers: investments, primarily for infrastructure; NBFCs and HFCs
Crisil Ratings has upgraded its ratings on long-term debt facilities of Muthoot Finance to AA positive with a stable outlook from AA.The upgrade is driven by Muthoot Finance's demonstrated ability to profitably scale up its core gold loan business while maintaining its strong financial risk profile.The rating rationale said established track record and brand name in gold financing industry, strong capitalisation and profitability among the best in industry which is expected to remain healthy are the strengths of Muthoot Finance.The change from AA to AA positive signifies reaching the highest standing in the category and the rating is just one level below AAA rating, which is the highest rating for long term debt instruments.Muthoot Finance said the rating upgrade will enable it to raise more long-term debt funds as well as attract a wider set of investors. Moreover, the company will be able to raise funds at much more competitive rates."This upgrade can further attract investments ...
Strong order books and healthy execution of projects will cushion revenue blow for Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) companies in the highways sector, Crisil Ratings said on Wednesday.
Such centres to witness $5 bn in investments till March 2025 and increase threefold in capacity: Crisil report
The recently passed Micro Finance Institutions (MFI) Bill, 2020 by the Assam Assembly has the potential to increase asset quality challenges for micro lenders, according to a Crisil Ratings report.
The new licensing guidelines could significantly increase the potential liabilities of incumbents when renewing their licences, it said
Crisil announced a transfer of its flagship ratings agency business into a separate, wholly-owned subsidiary to comply with the Sebi mandate for agencies
CCI dismissed a complaint alleging that Crisil, India Ratings, Care Ratings, and ICRA indulged in unfair business practices