HDFC, ICICI Bank rates up for dollar depositsBanks are raising FCNR(B) deposit rates to attract dollars amid global rate increases. ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank have already adjusted their...
03 Aug, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
UPI hits record Rs 29.9 lakh crore in July, 23.66 billion transactionsUPI transactions reached a new high of Rs 29.9 lakh crore in July. The volume of these transactions also saw a significant increase during ...
01 Aug, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
FCNR deposits from Indian diaspora in UAE come in big; some say flow could be biggerUAE is poised to spearhead India's special FCNR(B) deposit scheme, with enticing dollar rates and beneficial tax incentives attracting cons...
01 Aug, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
GIFT City investment for NRIs: Know your options, tax benefits, and how to invest in India in dollarsGIFT City offers NRIs and OCIs a dollar-denominated investment ecosystem. This financial hub provides access to global and Indian investmen...
01 Aug, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
PNB raising $1 billion for FCNR on-lendingPunjab National Bank is set to secure a substantial one billion dollars through a five-year loan arrangement. This initiative is being coor...
01 Aug, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
State Bank of India's perpetual bond demand seen spurring more issuances, bankers sayState Bank of India's recent success in selling perpetual bonds is setting a positive precedent for other banks. With several lenders prepa...
31 Jul, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
Maldives launches Favara-UPI payment service with IndiaMaldives has launched real-time fund transfers to India using UPI. This integration connects Maldives' Favara system with India's popular p...
31 Jul, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
Heat to hit jobs across Indian cities: World BankExtreme heat could make outdoor work increasingly unsafe across Indian cities, leading to significant job-equivalent labour losses and econ...
31 Jul, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
FCNR(B) hurdle: Singapore holds ground on withholding taxGiven the spread between interest offered on FCNR deposits and interest charged on loans, a 10% WTH on loan interest on tax grossed-up basi...
31 Jul, 2026, 01.12 AM IST
FCNR(B) surge: Inflows through special window to ease banks’ liquidity pressureIn the first quarter of FY27, revised liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) norms came into effect, reducing the assumed run-off rate on deposits ...
30 Jul, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
HDFC Bank, Axis Bank collect highest penalties from customers for non-maintenance of minimum average balance; Bank of Baroda tops public sector bank listHDFC Bank, Axis Bank, and Bank of Baroda collected the most penalties for low balances. Public sector banks collected these charges from FY...
29 Jul, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
SBI, HDFC Bank seek $1.7 billion overseas to boost dollar resourcesState Bank of India and HDFC Bank are raising significant dollar funds. These large Indian banks are borrowing from foreign institutions to...
29 Jul, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
These 7 private and public banking stocks have an upside of up to 29% in one year, according to analystsBroadly speaking, both private and PSU banks are impacted by what happens to the economy. There might be some difference because of the foc...
28 Jul, 2026, 10.53 PM IST
Government sets up India Digital Payment Intelligence Corp to contain cyber fraudsIndia Digital Payment Intelligence Corporation has been established to combat cyber financial frauds. This new entity will share real-time ...
28 Jul, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
IBPS Clerk notification 2026 out: Check state-wise vacancies, fees, how to apply, eligibility, salary and moreIBPS Clerk notification 2026 out: IBPS has announced 9,788 vacancies for Customer Service Associate roles. Online applications will be acce...
28 Jul, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
FIIs increase PSU exposure, trim stakes in private banksForeign investors reduced holdings in top private banks over the past year. They increased stakes in select public sector lenders, showing ...
28 Jul, 2026, 05.42 AM IST
More banks may join overseas bond run after ICICI Bank’s bumper dollar bond saleICICI Bank successfully raised one billion dollars through its inaugural dollar bond sale. This strong investor demand allowed the bank to ...
25 Jul, 2026, 09.29 AM IST