India’s S&P upgrade reflects fiscal consolidation commitment, says econ affairs secy
Reuters August 14, 2025 10:00 PM
Synopsis

S&P Global has upgraded India's long-term sovereign credit ratings to 'BBB' from 'BBB-', acknowledging the nation's economic resilience and ongoing fiscal consolidation efforts. Economic Affairs Secretary Anuradha Thakur highlighted this upgrade as a testament to India's commitment to fiscal prudence. She expressed optimism that other rating agencies would also recognize India's progress.

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Rating agency S&P Global's upgrade of India's long-term unsolicited sovereign credit ratings shows the country's commitment to fiscal consolidation, India's Economic Affairs Secretary Anuradha Thakur said on Thursday.

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S&P Global upgraded India's long-term unsolicited sovereign credit ratings to "BBB" from "BBB-" on Thursday, citing economic resilience and sustained fiscal consolidation.

Thakur said she hoped other rating agencies would follow suit.

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