Ratings on India affirmed at 'BBB-/A-3', outlook stable


FE Online Desk | Published: November 25, 2017 12:08:42 | Updated: November 27, 2017 12:22:11


Ratings on India affirmed at 'BBB-/A-3', outlook stable

 

MUMBAI (S&P Global Ratings) Nov 25, 2017--S&P Global Ratings affirmed its unsolicited

 

long- and short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on the Republic

of India at 'BBB-/A-3'. The outlook is stable.

 

"The stable outlook reflects our view that, over the next two years, growth

will remain strong, India will maintain its sound external accounts position,

and fiscal deficits will remain broadly in line with our forecasts," a statement of S & P said.

 

It said upward pressure on the ratings could build if the government's reforms

markedly improve its net general government fiscal out-turns and so reduce the

level of net general government debt. Upward pressure could also build if

India's external accounts strengthen significantly.

 

Downward pressure on the ratings could emerge if GDP growth disappoints,

causing us to reassess our view of trend growth; if net general government

deficits rose significantly; or if the political will to maintain India's

reform agenda significantly lost momentum.

 

The ratings on India reflect the country's strong GDP growth, sound external

profile, and improving monetary credibility. India's strong democratic

institutions and its free press promote policy stability and compromise, and

also underpin the ratings. These strengths are balanced against

vulnerabilities stemming from the country's low per capita income and

relatively high general government debt stock, net of liquid assets.

-rmc//

 

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