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S&P Global raised ratings of HDFC Bank to BBB/Stable/A‑2 from BBB‑/Positive/A‑3. Ratings also improved for ONGC, NTPC, Power Grid and Tata Power. This follows India’s sovereign upgrade on 18 August 2025. | Source: Economic Times | Published on Aug 20, 2025
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As quoted on Economic Times, S&P Global has nudged up the rating for HDFC Bank from BBB-/Positive/A‑3 to BBB/Stable/A‑2, underlining a shift in perception. That shift doesn’t sit alone—it follows the sovereign upgrade of India itself, which happened just a day before. There’s a chain reaction here, and you’re part of the story whether you realise it or not.
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HDFC Bank rating upgraded to BBB/Stable/A‑2, up from BBB‑/Positive/A‑3.
Seven banks and three NBFCs saw rating lifts, including ONGC, NTPC, Power Grid, and Tata Power.
Upgrade reflects better asset quality, profit trends, and risk reductions across the system.
Ratings remain capped by India’s sovereign rating — the sovereign upgrade on 18 August allowed this improvement.
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S&P raised long-term issuer credit ratings for:
Entity Type | Institutions Upgraded |
Banks | State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis, Kotak, Union Bank, Indian Bank |
NBFCs / Financial Cos. | Bajaj Finance, Tata Capital, L&T Finance |
Infrastructure & Power | ONGC, NTPC, Power Grid, Tata Power |
You might be wondering: what does this mean for you? Well, when S&P cites “good economic growth momentum” and better recovery rates, they’re signalling that the system you’re part of—whether as an investor, customer or observer—is stabilising. Still, no leaps of faith here. The language stays grounded in what has already shifted: better asset quality and risk management.
On the same day, the sovereign rating for India climbed to ‘BBB’, the first such move in more than 18 years. That alone opened the door for these institution-level positive revisions.
To anchor this in a broader context:
ONGC share price stands at ₹238.00 per share on the BSE as of 19 August 2025 at 15:30 PM IST.
NTPC share price stands at ₹335.05 per share on the BSE as of 19 August 2025 at 15:30 PM IST.
Power Grid share price stands at ₹292.10 per share on the BSE as of 19 August 2025 at 15:30 PM IST.
Tata Power share price stands at ₹389.15 per share on the BSE as of 19 August 2025 at 15:30 PM IST.
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