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CRISIL Rated Bonds
Bonds rated by third party credit rating firm CRISIL offers a view into issuer's short-term and long-term credit quality, helping investors assess risk with greater clarity when choosing their investments. As one of India's leading rating agencies, CRISIL's evaluations are a trusted benchmark for selecting fixed-income investments.
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What Are CRISIL Rated Bonds?
CRISIL Rated Bonds are debt securities evaluated by CRISIL Ratings, a leading Indian rating agency. CRISIL provides a professional opinion on the issuer's ability to meet financial obligations by assigning credit ratings such as CRISIL AAA, CRISIL AA, CRISIL A, CRISIL BBB, down to CRISIL D. These ratings assess the risk of default on principal and interest payments.
Key Features of CRISIL Rated Bonds
Transparent Credit Spectrum: Ratings range from high safety (CRISIL AAA) to default (CRISIL D), helping investors gauge default risk.
Domestic Benchmarking: CRISIL Ratings use India's sovereign rating (AAA) as a reference point to assess credit risk.
Multiple Instruments Covered: Ratings apply to long-term bonds, short-term instruments, structured obligations (marked "SO"), and credit-enhanced instruments (marked "CE").
Outlook & Watch Indicators: Ratings may include outlooks (Positive, Stable, Negative) or be placed on Rating Watch to highlight potential changes.
How Do CRISIL Rated Bonds Work?
CRISIL analyzes an issuer's business quality, financial history, debt servicing capability, and market conditions. Based on this, it assigns a long-term and, where applicable, a short-term rating. These ratings signal investors about the likelihood of timely payment of interest and principal. CRISIL ratings are a relative measure, not guarantees of safety.
Benefits of Investing in CRISIL Rated Bonds
Clarity on Credit Risk: Rating levels help investors easily assess and compare default probability across bond issuers.
Aligned with Indian Market: Designed around domestic economic and sovereign benchmarks, offering relevance to local investors.
Comprehensive Coverage: Applies to various instruments including structured finance and credit-enhanced bonds.
Adaptive Monitoring: Regular updates, outlooks, and rating watch notices keep investors informed about potential rating shifts.
Key Considerations & Limitations
Not a Guarantee: Even high-rated instruments can default. Ratings reflect relative safety, not certainty.
Potential for Change: Ratings can be upgraded, downgraded, or withdrawn based on updated financial analysis or market conditions.
Domestic Relevance: National-scale ratings offer comparisons within India and may not correlate directly with global rating scales.
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