ICRA Nepal Upgrades Chirkhwa Hydropower’s Rating to BB

Sun, Nov 30, 2025 12:28 PM on Latest, Corporate, Credit Rating,

ICRA Nepal Limited has upgraded the issuer rating of Chirkhwa Hydropower Limited from [ICRANP-IR] D to [ICRANP-IR] BB, indicating a moderate risk of default in meeting financial obligations. The rating reflects the company’s improved creditworthiness but is not tied to any specific debt instrument.

ICRA Nepal also clarified that plus (+) or minus (–) signs may be added to ratings from AA to C to show relative strength within each category—for example, BB+ is stronger than BB, while BB– is slightly weaker.