Moody's Investor Service has lifted Reliance Industries Limited's credit rating from Baa2 to Baa1.

Moody's Investor Service has lifted Reliance Industries Limited's credit rating from Baa2 to Baa1, recognizing the corporation's strong credit profile, diverse business operations, and prudent financial management. This positions Reliance two levels above India's sovereign rating, highlighting its financial resilience in varied markets. The ratings agency emphasized Reliance's leadership in oil-to-chemicals, digital services, and retail sectors, noting the global scope of its operations with over a third of revenue derived from international exports. Moody's attributes the rating boost to Reliance's minimal reliance on government-linked revenue and robust earnings across economic cycles. According to Moody's, Reliance benefits from a strong liquidity position with USD 25 billion in cash holdings and modest debt obligations. The company's commitment to maintaining a net debt zero position and conservative financial strategies have contributed to its high rating level. The revised rating guidelines from Moody's allow for up to two levels of upgrade above sovereign ratings for entities showcasing substantial resilience and limited domestic economic stress exposure. Despite positive metrics, Reliance's rating remains capped to two notches above India's Baa3 due to domestic economic reliance. A stable outlook aligns with India's sovereign rating and future earnings growth expectations. However, Moody's indicated that further rating improvements hinge on stronger sovereign metrics, while potential downgrades could occur with significant financial or operational downturns. (With inputs from agencies.)

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