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Civil Construction
Rating7 Jul 2026, 12:38 pm

L&T Secures Moody's Baa1 Rating, Two Notches Above India's Sovereign

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Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) has announced that Moody's Credit Ratings has assigned a 'Baa1' long-term issuer rating with a 'Stable' outlook to the company. This rating is two notches above India's sovereign rating of 'Baa3'. Moody's also assigned the same 'Baa1' rating to L&T Hydrocarbon Saudi Company LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary. The 'Baa1' rating signifies a strong investment-grade credit profile, reflecting L&T's robust financial resilience, prudent financial management, and consistent operational performance. The stable outlook is based on expectations of continued fiscal discipline, comfortable leverage, and healthy operating margins from high-margin engineering services and large-scale EPC projects.

Key Highlights

  • L&T receives Moody's 'Baa1' issuer rating with a 'Stable' outlook.
  • Rating is two notches above India's sovereign rating of 'Baa3'.
  • Subsidiary L&T Hydrocarbon Saudi Company also rated 'Baa1'.
  • Highlights L&T's strong credit profile and financial resilience.
  • Stable outlook reflects expected fiscal discipline and operational performance.