Third upgrade in 2025! Japan’s R&I raises India’s sovereign rating to BBB+; cites strong growth outlook and fiscal discipline

Japan’s Rating and Investment Information, Inc. (R&I) has upgraded India’s long-term sovereign credit rating from ‘BBB’ to ‘BBB+’ with a Stable Outlook, marking the country’s third sovereign rating upgrade in 2025. The move emphasizes confidence in India’s domestic demand-driven growth and prudent fiscal management, the Government of India announced on Thursday.“Despite the uncertainties surrounding the…

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Stock markets steady on SIP flows: Jefferies says mutual fund inflows preventing crash; stocks seen trading sideways

India’s stock markets are being propped up largely by consistent mutual fund investments, which are preventing a sharper fall despite heavy outflows, Jefferies has said in a new report.The brokerage noted that without these steady inflows, the high level of equity supply in the market could have triggered a collapse, news agency ANI reported. “Indian…

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