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Japan’s JCRA upgrades India’s rating to A-

The Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCRA) has raised India's sovereign credit rating from BBB+ to A-, citing strong economic growth, a robust financial system, and policies aimed at improving productivity and development. JCRA also assigned a Stable outlook to both India's foreign currency and local currency long-term issuer ratings.

The agency highlighted India's sustained high growth of around 7%, supported by robust private consumption and public investment. They also noted the implementation of policies such as digital public infrastructure and the goods and services tax (GST), which have strengthened India's economic foundations.

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Alan acquires Senegal’s Tanel in rare Francophone healthtech exit

Alan, the French health insurance company, has acquired Tanel, a Dakar-based digital health startup operating in Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire.

  • French insurer Alan acquires Senegal's Tanel in rare African healthtech exit.
  • Tanel, founded in 2021, specializes in managing health coverage for Senegalese employers.
  • Tanel founders join Alan, bringing reinsurance benefits and AI-powered services.

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