CRISIL Company Profile

CRISIL, India’s leading credit rating agency, commenced operations in 1988. CRISIL came into being with equity contribution from ICICI along with HDFC, ADB, UTI and other financial institutions.
CRISIL operates from eight offices located at Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Pune. CRISIL currently employs over 170 professional analysts. Given this resource base, CRISIL features among the top 5 rating agencies in the world in terms of its coverage & analytical strength and is the largest rating agency in India.
CRISIL’s primary business is rating of debt instruments. This division constitutes around 2/3 of total turnover of the company. The company rates rupee denominated credit instruments, such as debentures, fixed deposits and commercial papers.
The other divisions of CRISIL are CRISIL Advisory Services (CAS) which provides advisory services in the areas of infrastructure, restructuring and divestment of PSU’s, CRISIL Information Services (CRISIL), which is focussed on providing value added research reports.
CRISIL has launched counter party ratings for intermediaries such as brokers and dealers. It has also started rating debt offerings of municipal bonds, SPV’s created for infrastructure financing and credit enhanced structured products.
It is well placed in the sector commanding a market share of 43%. Its alliance with S&P has increased its international credibility and given it exposure to international methodology and operational skills.
Major line of Business:
CRISIL’s primary business is rating of debt instruments.
Select Products and Services:
In adddition to main business of credit rating, other divisions i.e. CRISIL Advisory Services (CAS) offers advisory services in the areas of infrastructure, restructuring and divestment of PSU’s, CRISIL Information Services (CRISIL), focuses on providing value added research reports.
Key Differentiating Factors:
India’s leading credit rating agency & is among the top 5 rating agencies in the world
It has alliance with S&P.
Financial Statistics:
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Personnel Highlights:
175 analysts
Opportunities:
Opportunities for Indian MBAs exist in the rating of debt instruments and the advisory services.
Contact:
www.crisil.com