Tag: Fitch downgrades HDFC Bank to ‘BB+(lka)’ as government support weakening

Jan 24, 2019 (LBO) – Fitch Ratings has downgraded the National Long-Term Rating and senior unsecured debentures of Housing Development Finance Corporation Bank (HDFC Bank) to ‘BB+(lka)’ from ‘BBB-(lka)’ reflecting the weakening of the sovereign’s ability to provide support. “The downgrade reflects Fitch’s assessment of HDFC Bank’s standalone strength, as we believe timely support from the […]