The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on March 02, 2026, issued the notification regarding the Frequently Asked Questions on Credit Rating Agencies (“CRAs”).
The following questions has been addressed namely: -
• “credit rating agency" is stated as a body corporate which is engaged in, or proposes to be engaged in, the business of rating of securities that are listed or proposed to be listed on a stock exchange recognized by the SEBI.
• How is CRA different from credit bureau and who regulated CRA.
• The common factors that are taken into account while awarding the credit rating has been stated.