S&P Global Ratings has upgraded Piramal Finance Ltd’s long-term issuer credit rating to ‘BB’ from ‘BB-’ with a stable outlook. The upgrade reflects improving business conditions, stronger profitability, and better asset quality. Piramal Finance reported a sharp rise in Q3 profit after tax to ₹400 crore from ₹39 crore last year.
In a significant boost to investor confidence, S&P Global Ratings has upgraded Piramal Finance Ltd’s long-term issuer credit rating to ‘BB’ from ‘BB-’, citing improving business conditions and a stable outlook.
The rating agency highlighted Piramal Finance’s enhanced ability to generate stable revenues, supported by stronger profitability and improved asset quality. The company’s Q3 FY26 profit after tax surged to ₹400 crore, compared to just ₹39 crore in the same quarter last year, reflecting robust operational performance.
S&P expects Piramal Finance to maintain better profitability and asset quality over the next 12 months, reinforcing its position in India’s competitive financial services sector.
Key Highlights
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Rating Upgrade: From ‘BB-’ to ‘BB’ with a stable outlook.
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Reason: Improving business conditions, stronger profitability, and asset quality.
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Financial Performance: Q3 FY26 profit after tax rose to ₹400 crore (vs. ₹39 crore last year).
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Outlook: S&P forecasts sustained revenue stability and improved financial metrics.
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Strategic Impact: Strengthens Piramal Finance’s credibility in capital markets.
Sources: S&P Global Ratings, Moneycontrol News