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India–EU FTA seen as credit positive, to boost manufacturing and foreign investment: Moody’s

The India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will be credit positive for India, helping attract foreign investment, strengthen manufacturing and improve export competitiveness in labour-intensive sectors, Moody’s Ratings said on Wednesday.India and the EU announced the conclusion of negotiations for the long-pending FTA earlier this week, describing it as the “mother of all deals”. Under…

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Improving underwriting discipline among psu’s to benefit non-life sector: Moody’s

MUMBAI: Moody’s Ratings said in a report that India’s insurance sector is likely to benefit from Govt moves to recapitalise and merge state-owned non-life insurers, as the measures aim to improve underwriting discipline, ease pricing pressures, and support long-term profitability amid strong economic growth and regulatory change.The report said large state-owned insurers have historically prioritised…

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‘Significant lapses in planning’: Moody’s slams IndiGo; terms flight disruptions ‘oversight’

Credit rating agency Moody’s has flagged IndiGo’s recent flight disruptions as credit negative, saying the airline failed to adequately plan for aviation regulations that had been known well in advance. The rating agency said the large-scale cancellations and delays point to significant lapses in planning and operational oversight, even though the revised Flight Duty Time…

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Asian banks are healthier! Lenders across Asia–Pacific stronger than the US; what Moody’s report shows

Banks across the Asia–Pacific region are displaying stronger capital health than lenders in the United States and Western Europe, Moody’s said in its latest survey. The agency’s comparison of the largest banking institutions across major markets shows Asia–Pacific banks have accumulated strong capital levels under what it describes as tighter and more cautious regulatory oversight.The…

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Fiscal strain: Moody’s says tax cuts slow govt revenue; will it limit support for the economy?

India’s fiscal space is tightening as recent tax cuts weigh on revenue growth, leaving the government with less room to support the economy through policy measures, Moody’s Ratings said on Tuesday, according to PTI. The global agency flagged that lower collections in the current financial year have added pressure on the fiscal consolidation path.Speaking at…

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No major impact of Trump tariffs? Moody’s says India to be fastest growing major economy; ‘succeeded in redirecting exports’

Ratings agency Moody has predicted that India’s economy will grow at a strong 6.5% through 2026 and 2027. (AI image) India will continue to be the world’s fastest growing major economy in the coming years, despite its exports taking a hit after Donald Trump administration’s 50% tariffs, according to the latest global economic outlook report…

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Donald Trump tariffs: US 40% trans-shipment levy intended for China could end up hitting Asean supply chains including India; Moody’s flags risks

File photo (Picture credit: AP) The 40 per cent trans-shipment tariff recently announced by the United States is expected to create significant compliance challenges for companies in India and the ASEAN region, particularly in sectors such as machinery, electrical equipment and semiconductors, Moody’s Ratings said on Tuesday.In July, US President Donald Trump imposed the tariff…

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