Moody’s affirms India BAA3 rating

But what does it mean?

The Baa3 rating considers reduced civil society, political dissent, and increased domestic political risk.

But what is Baa3?

BAA3 is a relatively lower investment-grade rating. It signifies a moderate credit risk for the issuer of the rated financial instrument or debt.

Economic growth, stability, and debt levels affect global ratings.

Moody’s ratings consider economic growth rate, inflation, general government debt & short-term external debt as a percentage of the GDP.

What does it mean for India?

A higher rating suggests improved economy, while a lower rating may mean higher borrowing costs and slower growth.