Piramal Finance's Long-Term Ratings Upgraded by ICRA to AA+ (Stable)
ICRA Limited upgraded Piramal Finance's long-term ratings to AA+ (Stable) from AA (Stable) for various debt instruments, including NCDs and bank facilities. Short-term ratings were reaffirmed at A1+. The upgrade reflects the company's strong profile as an Upper Layer NBFC. A Retail NCD programme of ₹272.91 crore was upgraded and withdrawn.
A credit rating upgrade can lead to improved access to debt capital and potentially lower borrowing costs, which is a significant but not immediately transformative event for the company's overall operations.
The credit rating upgrade by ICRA indicates an improved creditworthiness and financial standing of Piramal Finance Limited, which is a positive development for the company.
Piramal Finance Limited announced that ICRA Limited has upgraded its Long-Term Bank Facilities and Debentures rating to '[ICRA] AA+ (Stable)' from '[ICRA] AA (Stable)'. This upgrade applies to various instruments including Non-convertible debentures (NCDs), Retail NCDs, Principal protected market-linked debenture (PP-MLD) programme, Subordinated (Tier II) bonds, and Long Term - Fund Based/Non-Fund Based - Others facilities.
The rating for Short Term facilities has been reaffirmed at '[ICRA] A1+' by ICRA Limited. This rating action reflects the Company’s strong business, financial, and risk profile as an Upper Layer NBFC.
In addition to the upgrades, ICRA has also upgraded and withdrawn the rating for the Retail NCD programme of ₹272.91 crore to '[ICRA]AA+(Stable)'. The company had previously received rating upgrades and reaffirmations from CRISIL and CARE Ratings Limited, as well as an upgrade from S&P Global. The rating communication from ICRA is dated March 16, 2026.
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