ICRA upgrades JSW Steel long-term credit rating to AA plus with stable outlook

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Price reactionminutes from the announcement price · days from the prior close

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₹1268.50

prior close

₹1276.40

announcement price

After-mkt

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Nifty 100market+0.5%-0.3% vs market

Iron & Steel peers, median of 10sector+0.3%-0.2% vs sector

On the reaction day the stock moved 0.3 pts less than Nifty 100 and 0.2 pts less than its Iron & Steel peers, over the same two closes: a difference in percentage points, not a measure of what the filing did.

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Reaction day

+0.1+0.5-0.3+0.3-0.2

Next day

+0.9+2.0-1.1+1.0-0.1

+2.5+1.4+1.1+1.5+1.0

+4.8+1.5+3.4+2.5+2.3

+3.1+1.5+1.6+2.3+0.8

+2.3+1.4+1.0+1.5+0.8

+0.7+1.0-0.3-0.6+1.2

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+3.1-0.5+3.6-1.9+5.0

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AI summary

ICRA Limited has upgraded JSW Steel's long-term credit rating from AA (rating watch with positive implications) to AA plus with a stable outlook, effective July 30, 2026. The upgrade covers fund-based term loans, standby letter of credit facilities, and non-convertible debentures. The short-term rating has been reaffirmed at A1 plus. This signals improved creditworthiness.

Likely market impact

Lower borrowing costs likely; signals stronger financial health and improved credit profile, positive for shareholders and bondholders.