IBC ordinance: Now home buyers are on par with banks in the resolution process
The ordinance passed by Government of India on Wednesday (June 06, 2018) to Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) treats home buyers in ailing real estate companies on par with banks in the resolution process. The new IBC ordinance tags the buyers of home buyers with financial creditors which empowers even a single home buyer to…
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Credit Rating Symbols and Ratings Outlook
Rating symbols may vary depending on the type of debt instrument and the tenure i.e. long-term or short-term. Each rating symbol is an alpha-numeric representation of the degree of repayment risk associated with debt instruments. The following image gives you an idea about the symbols given by the CRAs. Credit rating agencies employ unique terminologies…
Read article Factors considered while Rating Companies/Instruments and Process of Credit Ratings explained
Ratings are based on a comprehensive evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of the company fundamentals including financials along with an in-depth study of the industry and macroeconomic, regulatory, and political environment. Some factors that may be considered for credit rating are the Issuer Company’s operational efficiency, level of technological development, financials, competence and effectiveness…
Read article Characteristics, Importance, and Benefits of Credit Ratings
Credit rating agencies provide an objective and unbiased evaluation of the credit risk of diverse entities, including individuals, groups, businesses, non-profit organisations, governments, and even nations. They provide transparency and consistency in assessing institutions/borrowers’ creditworthiness, making it easier for lenders and investors to make informed decisions. The main characteristics of credit rating are that these…
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What is Credit Rating and the Role of Credit Rating Agencies (CRA) in India
Credit Rating is an opinion provided by a Credit Rating Agency regarding the ability and willingness of an entity (Government, corporate, municipality, Bank lending, etc. to fulfill its financial obligations in completeness and within the established due dates. Such ratings are based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including the issuer’s financial health, debt…
Regulations for Credit Rating Agencies (CRAs) in India
The Indian Credit Rating agencies are governed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Credit Rating Agencies) Regulations, 1999 (“the Regulations”). SEBI however recognizing the need for more stringent oversight introduced the SEBI (Credit Rating Agencies) Regulations, 2018, which replaced the earlier regulations. These updated regulations aimed to reinforce the credibility and accountability of…
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