CARE Ratings is India's second largest credit rating agency, established in 1993. It analyzes companies and assigns credit ratings based on financial history and ability to repay loans. Ratings indicate creditworthiness and risk of default, from highest safety (AAA) to high risk (B) or default (D). CARE provides ratings across various industries like banking, retail, automobiles and infrastructure, and services like corporate, financial institution, and construction ratings. It aims to help investors and lenders assess risk through independent, expert credit analysis and research.