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Japan's JCR upgrades India's sovereign rating to A- from BBB+

Japan's credit rating agency JCR upgraded India's sovereign credit rating to 'A-' from 'BBB+', assigning a stable outlook. The upgrade followed India's strong 7.8% GDP growth print. Moving from 'BBB+' to 'A-' lifts India further within the investment-grade band, signalling improved confidence in the country's economic fundamentals and creditworthiness.

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  • Agency: JCR, a Japanese credit rating agency.
  • Rating upgraded from BBB+ to A-, with a stable outlook.
  • Upgrade followed India's 7.8% Q1 GDP growth.

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