| Instrument | Ratings |
|---|---|
| Commercial Paper | [ICRA]A1+ |
| Long-term – Fund-based – Term Loan | [ICRA]AA- (Stable) |
| Long-term/Short-term – Fund-based/Non-fund based – Others | [ICRA]AA- (Stable), [ICRA]A1+ |
| NCD | [ICRA]AA- (Stable) |
| Short-term – Non-fund based – Others | [ICRA]A1+ |
| Note : withdrawn ratings are not displayed above | |
ICRA provides credit ratings for corporate entities, assessing their ability to meet debt obligations in a timely manner. Ratings are assigned to various instruments on a long-term and short-term scale, covering companies in manufacturing, construction, mining, services, agroforestry, and small and medium enterprises. The rating process involves a thorough analysis of financial and operational data, management discussions, and site visits whenever necessary. ICRA's independent and professional approach ensures unbiased ratings, helping investors evaluate credit risk and take informed decisions. Accepted ratings are monitored regularly, with annual reviews if circumstances require, ensuring that the ratings reflect the entity's current financial health and risk profile.
ICRA's financial sector ratings cover banks, financial institutions, non-banking finance companies (NBFCs), and housing finance companies (HFCs). They evaluate the entity's ability to manage funds and meet obligations, considering factors such as scale of operations, regulatory environment, product offerings, and risk management practices. ICRA assesses operating, financial, and management risks, including asset quality, capital adequacy, solvency, and internal controls. The process helps stakeholders understand the creditworthiness and stability of financial sector entities, supporting informed lending and investment decisions. Accepted ratings are monitored regularly, with annual reviews or earlier if circumstances require, ensuring that the ratings reflect the entity's current financial health and risk profile.
ICRA's Structured Finance Ratings (SFRs) assess the ability of structured instruments to meet their pay-out obligations as per the agreed terms. Unlike corporate credit ratings, the SFRs focus on the risks associated with the structure and underlying assets, including legal risk, asset quality, and transaction features. These ratings cover products such as asset-backed securitisation (ABS), mortgage-backed securitisation (MBS) and collateralised debt obligations (CDOs). The SFRs are determined by running cash flow model simulations under various scenarios, reflecting both the probability and the severity of default. The rating symbol includes an SO suffix to indicate a structured obligation. ICRA's SFRs help issuers access new markets and investors, achieve better funding terms, and manage capital and risk more efficiently. Regular monitoring ensures that the ratings remain current and reflect changes in the asset performance or transaction structure.
ICRA assigns ratings to debt programmes in infrastructure sectors such as transportation, energy, communication, social and commercial infrastructure, and water sanitation. The process evaluates the fundamental viability of projects, taking into consideration factors like capital intensity, long gestation periods, and complex risk environments. The assessment includes analysis of political, legal, and regulatory frameworks, as well as contractual arrangements and credit enhancement mechanisms, if any. ICRA's ratings help issuers and investors gauge the bankability and risk of infrastructure projects, supporting private sector participation and investment. Accepted ratings are monitored regularly, with annual reviews if circumstances require, ensuring that they reflect the entity's current financial health and risk profile.
ICRA’s ESG Ratings are assessments of an entity’s performance on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) parameters, providing a holistic measure of its sustainability profile. The evaluation examines how effectively an organization manages its environmental and social impacts under robust governance practices, as well as its progress in transitioning towards more efficient and resilient operations. ICRA’s approach combines sector-specific as well as regional insights with forward-looking analysis to ensure ratings reflect current practices and future sustainability commitments. These ratings give investors, companies, and other stakeholders clear insight into an entity’s ESG profile, supporting informed decision-making towards a sustainable future.
ICRA’s ESG Ratings are assessments of an entity’s performance on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) parameters, providing a holistic measure of its sustainability profile. The evaluation examines how effectively an organization manages its environmental and social impacts under robust governance practices, as well as its progress in transitioning towards more efficient and resilient operations. ICRA’s approach combines sector-specific as well as regional insights with forward-looking analysis to ensure ratings reflect current practices and future sustainability commitments. These ratings give investors, companies, and other stakeholders clear insight into an entity’s ESG profile, supporting informed decision-making towards a sustainable future.
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