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India’s Credit Rating Upgraded by S&P to ‘BBB’ for First Time in 18 Years – Full Details Inside

A Major Milestone for India’s Economic Journey. S&P Bumps India to ‘BBB’; Government Hails Resilient and Reform-Driven Economy
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New Delhi: In a landmark development, S&P Global Ratings on Thursday upgraded India’s long-term unsolicited sovereign credit rating to ‘BBB’ from ‘BBB-’, moving the country out of the lowest investment grade category for the first time in 18 years. The outlook remains stable, reinforcing the positive sentiment surrounding India’s macroeconomic fundamentals.

This upgrade, last seen in January 2007, also comes with an elevation in India’s short-term rating, now raised from ‘A-3’ to ‘A-2’.

Why the Upgrade Now?

According to S&P, the move reflects India’s strong and sustained economic performance, improved monetary policy framework, and a consistent trend of fiscal consolidation.

The upgrade of India reflects its buoyant economic growth, against the backdrop of an enhanced monetary policy environment that anchors inflationary expectations,” the agency said in its official statement.

S&P emphasized India’s resilience amid global uncertainties, citing manageable impacts from US tariffs and changes in crude oil sourcing, such as the shift away from Russian supplies.

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India Among World’s Best Performing Economies

S&P described India as one of the world’s top-performing economies, highlighting its broad-based growth, policy continuity, and ability to withstand external shocks. The upgrade is expected to improve investor sentiment and potentially reduce the cost of capital for both public and private sector borrowing.

Government Welcomes the Upgrade

The Ministry of Finance promptly welcomed the rating change, calling it a strong endorsement of the country’s economic agility, resilience, and reform-oriented governance under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

In its statement, the Ministry said:

The upgrade is a reaffirmation of the Modi government’s commitment to fiscal discipline, infrastructure-led growth, and inclusive development. India remains firmly on the path to becoming a developed nation (Viksit Bharat) by 2047.”

Second Rating Upgrade in 2025

This marks the second sovereign rating upgrade for India this year. In early 2025, global ratings agency DBRS Morningstar also moved India up to ‘BBB’ status, citing similar reasons around economic stability and structural reforms.

Together, these upgrades signal growing global recognition of India’s macroeconomic strength and governance improvements.

Risks and Caution Ahead

While the outlook remains stable, S&P cautioned against complacency. The agency outlined potential downside risks, including:

  • Weakened political will for fiscal consolidation
  • Structural slowdown in GDP growth
  • Rising debt-to-GDP ratios

On the flip side, further improvement in India’s rating is possible if the general government fiscal deficit narrows significantly, bringing the net change in debt below 6% of GDP on a structural basis.

Investor Confidence Gets a Boost

With this upgrade, investor confidence in India’s economic direction is expected to rise. It could lead to increased foreign investment, lower borrowing costs, and a stronger rupee outlook, benefiting the broader financial ecosystem.

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