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N K Singh, Chairman of the 15th Finance Commission, supports the new GDP data series indicating a 7.8% economic growth, reflecting significant structural changes in India's economy and the expansion of the services sector, while also highlighting the recent upgrade of India's sovereign credit rating to 'A'.

IN · 2026-09-03

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  1. Step 1 · The triggerJCR upgrades India's sovereign credit rating to 'A', reducing the country's perceived risk for global investors
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onlower sovereign risk premium compresses benchmark lending rates for Indian corporates and SMEs, easing financing costs
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youIndian SMEs with floating-rate or new loans benefit from improved access to cheaper capital, supporting investment and expansion

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Source: Economic Times — Economy

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