Adani Ports Gets 'BBB' Upgrade From S&P, Matches India's Sovereign Rating

S&P Global Ratings has upgraded Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited to 'BBB' with a stable outlook, matching India's sovereign credit rating. The upgrade reflects the company's strong cash flow, disciplined capital allocation, and ability to fund significant infrastructure expansion through 2030.
Why it matters
This upgrade lowers borrowing costs for the company and signals international investor confidence in India's infrastructure sector despite the firm's aggressive growth strategy.
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) on Thursday said that S&P Global Ratings has upgraded its long-term issuer credit rating and the issue rating on its senior unsecured notes to “BBB” from “BBB-“ with a “Stable” outlook, citing its robust cash generation and ability to fund an ambitious expansion plan while maintaining healthy leverage.
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