This study broadly investigates the impact of changes in credit ratings of companies on the share prices of the mid-cap and small cap Indian companies, using event study methodology for a window period of 40 days. Specifically, the study investigates whether the investors respond strongly to the...

We test the biasedness of unsolicited ratings relative to solicited ratings using the ex post firm performance measured by the long-run stock performance of firms following rating announcements and changes. We find that the announcements of new unsolicited ratings are followed by negative...