A. Rating Symbols and Definitions for Long /Medium Term Debt Instruments

Modifiers {"+" (plus) / "-"(minus)} can be used with the rating symbols for the categories CARE AA to CARE C. The modifiers reflect the comparative standing within the category.

Rating Outlook

The rating outlook can be ‘Positive’, ‘Stable’ or ‘Negative’.
A ‘Positive’ outlook indicates an expected upgrade in the credit ratings in the medium term on account of expected positive impact on the credit risk profile of the entity in the medium term.
A ‘Negative’ outlook would indicate an expected downgrade in the credit ratings in the medium term on account of expected negative impact on the credit risk profile of the entity in the medium term.
A ‘Stable’ outlook would indicate expected stability (or retention) of the credit ratings in the medium term on account of stable credit risk profile of the entity in the medium term.

Credit Rating of Debt instruments - Rating Symbols and Definition

Long / Medium-term Instruments (NCD/FD/CD/SO/CPS/RPS/L)

Modifiers {"+" (plus) / "-"(minus)} can be used with the rating symbols for the categories CARE AA to CARE C. The modifiers reflect the comparative standing within the category.

Rating Outlook

The rating outlook can be ‘Positive’, ‘Stable’ or ‘Negative’.
A ‘Positive’ outlook indicates an expected upgrade in the credit ratings in the medium term on account of expected positive impact on the credit risk profile of the entity in the medium term.
A ‘Negative’ outlook would indicate an expected downgrade in the credit ratings in the medium term on account of expected negative impact on the credit risk profile of the entity in the medium term.
A ‘Stable’ outlook would indicate expected stability (or retention) of the credit ratings in the medium term on account of stable credit risk profile of the entity in the medium term.

Short-term Instruments (NCD/FD/SO/CPS/RPS/L)

Modifier {"+" (plus)} can be used with the rating symbols for the categories CARE A1 to CARE A4. The modifier reflects the comparative standing within the category.

Issuer Rating - Rating Symbols and Definition

CARE's Issuer Rating (CIR) reflects the overall credit risk of the issuer. The rating scale has been aligned with the long-term instrument rating scale ranging from AAA (Highest Safety) to D (Default).

Modifiers {"+" (plus) / "-"(minus)} can be used with the rating symbols for the categories CARE AA to CARE C. The modifiers reflect the comparative standing within the category.

Rating Outlook

The rating outlook can be ‘Positive’, ‘Stable’ or ‘Negative’.
A ‘Positive’ outlook indicates an expected upgrade in the credit ratings in the medium term on account of expected positive impact on the credit risk profile of the entity in the medium term.
A ‘Negative’ outlook would indicate an expected downgrade in the credit ratings in the medium term on account of expected negative impact on the credit risk profile of the entity in the medium term.
A ‘Stable’ outlook would indicate expected stability (or retention) of the credit ratings in the medium term on account of stable credit risk profile of the entity in the medium term.

Fund Credit Quality Rating - Rating Symbols and Definition

Long Term Debt Mutual Fund Schemes

Modifiers {"+" (plus) / "-"(minus)} can be used with the rating symbols for the categories CARE AAmfs to CARE Cmfs. The modifiers reflect the comparative standing within the category.

Short Term Debt Mutual Fund Schemes

Modifier {"+" (plus)} can be used with the rating symbols for the categories CARE A1mfs to CARE A4mfs. The modifier reflects the comparative standing within the category.

CARE's fund quality rating is not a recommendation to purchase, sell, or hold a security/ fund. It neither comments on the current market price or suitability for a particular investor nor on the prospective performance of the fund with respect to appreciation, volatility of net asset value (NAV), or yield of the fund. The ratings do not address the fund's ability to meet the payment obligations to the investors.

Recovery Rating - Rating Symbols and Definition

*SR: Security Receipts

Urban Local Bodies under JNNURM - Symbols and Definition

CARE's Issuer Rating (CIR) reflects the overall credit risk of the issuer. The rating scale has been aligned with the long-term instrument rating scale ranging from AAA(Is) (Highest Safety) to D(Is) (Default). 'Is' suffix indicates 'Issuer Rating'

Modifiers {"+" (plus) / "-"(minus)} can be used with the rating symbols for the categories CARE AA (Is) to CARE C (Is). The modifiers reflect the comparative standing within the category.

A. Rating Symbols and Definitions for Long Term Credit Enhanced Instruments

Modifiers {"+" (plus) / "-"(minus)} can be used with the rating symbols for the categories CARE AA (CE) to CARE C (CE). The modifiers reflect the comparative standing within the category.

Expected Loss Ratings for Infrastructure Projects