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Nepal eases post-demonetisation curbs on Indian currency; allows Rs 200, Rs 500 notesNepal's new rule facilitates Indian tourists and Nepalese nationals engaged in cross-border trade. Foreign visitors can bring up to USD 5,0...
Forex reserves up by $1 billion to $676 billionMarket participants expect the reserves to rise going ahead as inflows from the foreign currency non resident bank FCNR(B) deposits start t...
India's forex reserves rise $1.08 billion to $676.237 billion in week ended July 17In a notable development, India's forex reserves have increased by over one billion dollars, driven primarily by a growth in foreign curren...
UAE’s top bank to offer $1.5 billion for NRIs investing in RBI's forex deposit programFirst Abu Dhabi Bank is offering up to $1.5 billion in financing to non-resident Indians investing in India's foreign-currency deposit sche...
FCNR (B) vs NRE 5-year FD: Which can give higher maturity on $50,000 investment? Know currency riskFCNR(B) vs NRE currency risk: FCNR(B) and NRE deposits offer distinct investment avenues for non-resident Indians. FCNR(B) deposits provide...
How NRIs, OCIs can get 45% annual return on $1 lakh FCNR (B) deposit as this bank in India offers 19X leverage; Should you go for it?HSBC Bank's IFSC unit offers Non-Resident Indians significant leverage on FCNR(B) deposits. This strategy allows investors to borrow up to ...
RBI likely used dollar deposit surge to cut record FX forward book, economists sayReserve Bank of India likely used deposit inflows to reduce its forward book. This action helped the central bank manage its near-term doll...
$17.4 billion flows into FCNR(B) deposits: Which bank offers the best 3-year FCNR(B) FD rate—SBI, PNB, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank or Canara Bank?Foreign currency deposits have seen significant inflows after a new RBI scheme. Canara Bank offers the highest 3-year FCNR(B) USD fixed dep...
Rupee falls 11 paise to 96.36 against US dollar in early tradeThe rupee fell eleven paise to 96.36 against the US dollar on Wednesday. Crude oil prices climbed due to geopolitical tensions and shipping...
Rupee rallies 21 paise to 96.24 against US dollar on lower oil prices and forex inflowsThe rupee strengthened by twenty-one paise, closing at ninety-six point twenty-four on Tuesday. Lower oil prices reduced demand for the US ...
Diaspora dollars are coming, but India needs export resilience, not quick fixesThe Reserve Bank of India's special deposit scheme is successfully attracting significant foreign currency from overseas Indians. Banks hav...
Foreign banks account for lion's share of FCNR(B) inflows under RBI's concessional swap facilityForeign banks have facilitated most FCNR(B) deposits under the RBI's swap facility. This concessional swap facility has attracted over twen...
PNB to foray in acquisition finance in third quarter: MD ChandraPunjab National Bank will begin acquisition finance in the third quarter of this fiscal year. The bank aims to mobilize USD 2.5 billion in ...
INR exchange rate while filing ITR to report foreign assets: Use this reference rate to convert foreign currency into INR as prescribed under income tax rulesIndian taxpayers must report foreign assets in their Income Tax Returns for AY 2026-27. Foreign currency amounts require conversion to Indi...
Indian banks mobilise $20.7 billion under RBI's special incentive windowIn a remarkable financial boost, India's central bank recorded significant foreign exchange inflows of $20.72 billion, primarily through a ...
South Korea to expand use of won-denominated bonds for foreign investorsSouth Korea has announced plans to enhance global acceptance of its currency by allowing foreign financial institutions to borrow won. Addi...
An eye for dollars: SBI brings in $1.9 billion in foreign-currency resources via special scheme, way ahead of peersState Bank of India mobilized nearly two billion dollars under a central bank incentive. This amount significantly surpasses other state-ow...
NRIs can bring USD 70-80 bn into India through FCNR deposits: ExpertNon-Resident Indians can bring seventy to eighty billion US dollars into India. This inflow is possible through the ongoing FCNR initiative...
FCNR(B) FD interest rates for NRIs: HDFC Bank, SBI, PNB, ICICI Bank and Axis Bank- which offers highest maturity on USD depositsGovernment support for FCNR(B) deposits until September 2026 has sparked renewed investor interest. Banks are now offering higher interest ...
Nirmala Sitharaman calls for greater NRI outreach to boost foreign currency inflowsFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged banks to intensify outreach to non-resident Indians. Innovative deposit products and foreign curr...