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New SEBI Guidelines for Credit Rating Agencies (CRAs)

Posted 06 Jul 2024

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Guidelines, issued under SEBI Act (1992) and Regulation 20 of CRA Regulations, will enhance the Ease of Doing business for CRAs and protect investor interests. 

Key guidelines

  • Communicating rating to companies: By CRAs and within one working day of the rating committee meeting.
  • Appeal against rating:  Companies can request a review or appeal of the rating decision within three working days of the rating committee meeting.
  • Public disclosure: CRAs must publish a press release on their website and inform the stock exchange/debenture trustee within seven working days of the rating committee meeting.
  • Record maintenance:  CRAs must keep records of these disclosures for 10 years. 

About Credit rating in India

  • Credit ratings: It represents a CRA’s opinion on the probability of timely repayment of debt and the likelihood of default on interest and principal payments.
  • CRA: SEBI (Credit Rating Agencies) Regulations, 1999 defines CRA.
    • A CRA is a corporate body involved (or proposes to be engaged) in rating securities (either listed or to be listed on a SEBI-recognized stock exchange).
  • 7 CRA’s registered with SEBI: CRISIL, CARE, ICRA, Acuité, Brickwork Rating, India Ratings (Ind-Ra) And Research Pvt. Ltd, Infomerics Valuation And Rating Pvt. Ltd.

CRA vs Credit Bureau 

  • A CRA provides an opinion relating to future debt repayments by borrowers. 
  • A credit bureau provides information on past debt repayments by borrowers.

 

  • Tags :
  • Credit Rating Agencies
  • Credit Bureau
  • SEBI Act (1992)
  • CRA Regulations
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