Fitch withdraws rating on India's G-Secs; affirms 'BBB-' grade

Last Updated: Friday, May 29, 2015, 20:54

Fitch on Friday affirmed its 'BBB-' rating, indicating investment grade, while withdrawing all of issue ratings assigned to the government's unsecured debt following recent regulatory changes by Sebi.

Honda introduces new Honda City VX(O) grade at Rs 10.64 lakh

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 14, 2015, 21:59

The VX(O) MT i-VTEC Petrol comes at Rs 10.64 lakh while the diesel version comes at Rs 11.83 lakh.

S&P strips Russia of investment grade rating

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 27, 2015, 00:42

Standard and Poor`s stripped Russia on Monday of its investment-grade rating, cutting it by one notch to `BB+` into speculative territory with a warning that growth prospects have weakened.

Indian debt sells like hot cake abroad; fetches $19-bn in 2014

Last Updated: Monday, December 22, 2014, 12:16

Across all investment grade categories, the Indian companies and banks mopped up a record high amount of USD 19 billion in 2014 -- led by corporate giant Reliance Industries that grossed up a hefty USD 3.3 billion in forex debt.

Morne Morkel suffers Grade-I ligament tear, doubtful for 2nd Test

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 22:39

Morne Morkel has been ruled out of the current Test match due to a Grade I ligament tear on his ankle

IDBI Bank falls on S&P downgrade to below investment grade

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 26, 2013, 09:54

Shares in IDBI Bank Ltd fell as much as 2 percent on Tuesday after ratings agency Standard and Poor's downgraded the lender's rating to below investment grade citing expectations for weaker asset quality.

India's ratings already reflect Fed tapering fears: Fitch

Last Updated: Thursday, November 21, 2013, 11:16

Fitch rates India at "BBB-minus", the lowest investment grade rating. It revised its outlook for the country to "stable" from "negative" in June.

Non-investment grade ratings hit record high level

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 8, 2013, 13:57

Indicating companies' deteriorating credit profile, nearly 70 percent of their debt securities were assigned 'non-investment grade' ratings in August this year -- the highest monthly figure for such issues in 2013.

IAF recruitment rally between Oct 18 and 23

Last Updated: Monday, October 7, 2013, 14:35

Indian Air Force would organise a rally to recruit `Airman Group X (Technical) trades` for candidates from Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar islands at Ramanathapuram between October 18 and 23.

India can't afford fiscal slippages: Fitch

Last Updated: Thursday, October 3, 2013, 20:30

Global rating agency Fitch on Thursday cautioned that fiscal slippage could have negative bearing on India's sovereign rating, which is at the lowest investment grade in view of weakening CAD and persistent inflationary pressure.

World Champion Devendra cries for para-athletes` recognition

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 31, 2013, 16:52

An Olympic medallist, a World Champion, a Padma Shri and yet a Grade IV employee in Indian Railways. That`s the tragic tale of para-athlete Devendra Jhajharia, who is crying for recognition for disabled athletes.

Top IRS officers to get fixed pay scale of Rs 80,000 per month

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 23, 2013, 16:16

The proposal, approving the enhanced salary for Chief Commissioners (CCs) and Directors General (DGs) of Income Tax, was in-principle cleared by the Union Cabinet in May when it also put its stamp of approval on the much awaited cadre restructuring of the Income Tax department.