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May consider rating upgrade if reforms come through: Moody's
India's sovereign rating by Moody's stands at 'Baa3', the lowest investment grade and just a notch above 'junk' status
 "May consider rating upgrade if reforms come through: Moody's")
Indian steel demand to outpace Asian peers, says Moody's
Protectionist measures taken by the government to help steel industry perform well against Asian peers, it said
 "Indian steel demand to outpace Asian peers, says Moody's")
Law for bad debts recovery good for Indian banks: Moody's
Will lead to structural improvements in banks dealing with bad assets
India's inflation target is 'credit positive': Moody's
The inflation target until March 31, 2021, was notified by the central government on Friday in consultation with the RBI
India's implementation of CPI target to aid inflation fight: Moody's
India's inflation rate has halved in the last three years, in part thanks to policies Raghuram Rajan has overseen during his time as RBI governor
 "India's implementation of CPI target to aid inflation fight: Moody's")
Underwriting norms need to improve for cheap home loans
Indian Housing Finance Companies (HFCs) need to work on underwriting standards for affordable home loans to control credit risks, according to Moody's
 "Underwriting norms need to improve for cheap home loans")
IOB, Central Bank to benefit from capital infusion: Moody's
Shares of Central Bank jumped 3.08% to Rs 100.55, while IOB gained 0.18% to Rs 27.20 on BSE
Brexit not to have major impact on India: Moody's
Moody's does not expect the UK's vote to leave the European Union to have a significant credit impact on Asia Pacific sovereigns
 "Brexit not to have major impact on India: Moody's")
High corporate leverage to hit growth: Moody's
India faces challenge on lacklustre global demand
 "High corporate leverage to hit growth: Moody's")
India's GDP growth to be in grip of weak global demand: Moody's Investors Service
It said India's medium-term potential will, however, be supported by gradual implementation of further policy reforms
 "India's GDP growth to be in grip of weak global demand: Moody's Investors Service")
Consolidation of banks in India risky, warns rating agency Moody's
State Bank of India in May had announced that it will merge with six banks, including five associate banks
Public sector banks' consolidation presents more risks than benefits: Moody's
Barring significant government support to boost the banks' capitalization, the risks arising from the potential consolidation currently outweigh the potential longer-term benefits, Moody's said
 "Public sector banks' consolidation presents more risks than benefits: Moody's")
India's relaxation of foreign investment rules credit positive: Moody's
India announced last week sweeping reforms to rules on foreign direct investment and easier terms for investors
 "India's relaxation of foreign investment rules credit positive: Moody's")
Regulatory changes to spur securitisation: Moody's
The new tax regime would lift post-tax investment returns from securitisation trusts
Rate cut transmission to influence credit profile: Moody's
However, there could be some short-lived spikes in inflation, driven by food prices, said Moody's
India's bankruptcy law positive for banks: Moody's
It also added that significant infrastructure constraints have to be crossed for the framework to be fully operational
Moody's sees India growing at 7.5% in 2016, 2017
Moody's in a report said India has a strong GDP growth
Moody's: GST, infra funding uphill climb
Moody's however has a 'positive' outlook on its 'Baa3' rating on India, which is just a notch above the junk grade
Dip in Gulf remittances not to have adverse impact: Moody's
Diversified locations, varied professions of NRIs working abroad to help cushion the fall impact
Weaker remittances will dampen benefits of lower oil: Moody's
Moody's also said that given India's larger net oil import bill, it can withstand a much greater fall in remittances
 "Weaker remittances will dampen benefits of lower oil: Moody's")
