Government Debt

Why sovereign bonds, as a remedy to cure India's fiscal weakness, isn't an exciting idea

From a market standpoint, sovereign bonds will mean more volatility in the markets.

India faces continued fiscal challenges, despite lower deficit target: Moody's

Weak growth prospects for India will complicate the government's fiscal consolidation efforts, weighing on the sovereign's credit quality, Moody's Investors Service said on Tuesday

OMCs under pressure: Rising under-recoveries, thinner spreads to shave operating profit margins by 1.7% this fiscal

In fiscal 2019, the profitability of OMCs was hit as their average gross refining margin (GRM) declined by a third to $5.3 per barrel from $7.9 in fiscal 2017-18.

S&P retains BBB- rating: No Christmas gift for Narendra Modi govt, but it doesn’t need to fight with US-rater

The S&P has clearly highlighted the concerns arising out of large fiscal deficits and revenue shortage in Indian economy

Full Text: Moody's Investors Service upgrades India's sovereign credit rating to Baa2

The decision to upgrade the ratings is underpinned by Moody's expectation that continued progress on economic and institutional reforms will, over time, enhance India's high growth potential

Moody's upgrade India's sovereign credit rating to Baa2 from Baa3 with stable outlook; cautions on high debt

Writing on the wall: Global debt has shot up by $57 trillion since 2007

The private sector has cut down on its expenditure and if the government does the same, economic growth collapses further

Rajan favours independent agency for managing govt debt

As per the Finance Bill 2015-16, the Central government will entrust the PDMA with the issue of government securities including short term papers.

Budget 2012 primer: What does govt spend money on?

Spending on rural employment takes away much needed resources for building infrastructure. Similarly, any loan waiver program will eat into capital spending on infrastructure.

Will Hindalco and Tata Steel lead a revival of corp bond mkt?

The fact that these two companies could place debt at seemingly fine levels at a time when FIIs are cooling towards Indian bonds has woken up a dormant corporate bond market from its slumber.