A sovereign rating assesses a country's creditworthiness. It evaluates the risk of default on government debt. Ratings influence borrowing costs and investor confidence. Agencies like Moody's and S&P provide these ratings. A higher rating indicates lower risk. This impacts economic stability and growth. Countries with strong ratings attract foreign investment. Conversely, low ratings can lead to economic challenges.
As 2025 draws to a close, India’s economic story is less about dramatic announcements and more about the steady, cumulative clearing of structural bottlenecks. This quieter momentum —...