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Fitch upgrades Sri Lanka Telecom credit rating to AA+(lka)
International ratings agency Fitch has revised its local currency credit rating for Sri Lanka Telecom to AA+(lka), reflecting confidence in the state-owned telecommunications operator's financial standing.
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Fitch Ratings has upgraded Sri Lanka Telecom's local currency issuer default rating to AA+(lka), signalling improved creditworthiness of the island's primary telecommunications provider.
The rating revision places Sri Lanka Telecom in a strong position within the domestic credit landscape, indicating Fitch's assessment that the company maintains robust financial capacity to meet its obligations.
As a state-owned enterprise operating in a critical infrastructure sector, Sri Lanka Telecom's credit rating carries significance for both the company's borrowing costs and broader market sentiment regarding essential utilities in the country.
The upgrade reflects the agency's evaluation of the telco's operational performance, market position, and financial management. Sri Lanka Telecom remains the dominant player in the country's telecommunications market, serving millions of customers through fixed-line, mobile, and broadband services.
The rating action comes amid ongoing assessments of Sri Lanka's economic recovery and the performance of key state enterprises following the nation's financial challenges in recent years.