Moody's Ratings has upgraded the issuer rating for Indian telecom operator Bharti Airtel to Baa2 from Baa3, revising the outlook from positive to stable. The upgrade is attributed to Bharti Airtel's significantly improved financial profile, its consistently growing market share, and a supportive regulatory landscape. This rating action places Bharti Airtel a notch above India's sovereign rating. Moody's noted that the company's strong market position within the resilient Indian telecom industry and its prudent financial policies, which have led to reduced debt and earnings growth, were key factors in the decision. There was no specific market reaction analysis available regarding the impact of this rating change on Moody's Corporation's (MCO) own stock price.