Credit ratings, municipal bonds, and pooled finance can help municipalities mobilize resources. Credit rating agencies assess factors like legal framework, finances, operations, and specific projects to assign ratings. Ratings indicate varying levels of risk. Several Indian cities have issued municipal bonds. SEBI guidelines regulate bond issuance, requiring credit ratings, listing, disclosure, and escrow accounts. Pooled finance allows smaller municipalities to jointly borrow through special purpose vehicles with credit enhancement. Successful examples include the Tamil Nadu and Karnataka funds.