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Japan Agency Upgrades India Sovereign Rating to A-; GDP Grows 7.8% as PM Modi Hails Economic GrowthJapan Credit Rating Agency has upgraded India's sovereign rating from BBB+ to A-, marking an upgrade after nineteen years since 2007. The upgrade applies to both foreign currency and local currency long-term issuer ratings. The agency highlighted strong economic growth, robust private consumption, public investment, fiscal consolidation, and improvements in the financial foundation. India's fiscal deficit fell to 4.4% in FY26, while the banking sector's gross non-performing loan ratio declined to 1.8%. The agency also noted that government debt remains a challenge. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the country on achieving 7.8% GDP growth despite global supply chain disruptions and ongoing conflicts worldwide. He emphasized self-reliance, the Vocal for Local initiative, and Wed in India, urging citizens to sustain economic progress toward a developed nation.