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CD rates diverge as liquidity surges, rate hike bets riseWithin the Indian financial landscape, the contrast between short- and long-term certificate of deposit rates is becoming increasingly evid...
RBI warns banks against a loan price warIn situations where banks are inundated with liquidity, the natural tendency among many lenders is to push loans and go down the credit mat...
Rupee sways with oil and intervention cues, keeping traders light-footedTraders pointed to media reports stating that Iran had offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key energy artery,if the US eases military...
Rupee rises 13 paise to 95.65 against US dollar in early tradeThe rupee appreciated by thirteen paise against the US dollar during early trading, driven by lower crude oil prices and optimism in the lo...
India fastest-growing economy, but taxation and rules can deter investment: JPMorgan CEO Jamie DimonJPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon praised India's strong economic growth. He noted that inconsistent taxation and rule application deter forei...
Special swaps rake in $143.5 billion in forex inflows: FCNR(B) scheme leads with $133 billionBanks mobilised $132.9 billion through FCNR(B) deposits under the RBI’s special forex swap window, taking total inflows, including ECBs and...
RBI revises FCNR(B) inflows upwards to USD 133 billion after robust response from NRIsRBI revised FCNR(B) deposit collections upwards to USD 133 billion. The scheme's closing date was advanced by one month following a strong ...
Forex inflows under RBI swap facility rise to USD 143.6 billionThe Reserve Bank of India said foreign exchange inflows under its special USD-INR forex swap facility rose to USD 143.596 billion as of Aug...
$127 bn foreign currency deposit mobilisation a 'shot in the arm' for Indian banks: S&PA notable achievement for Indian banks occurred as they received USD 127 billion through a dedicated deposit scheme. This influx has signif...
- 'FCNR haul to power HSBC's India wealth, retail banking push'
HSBC forecasts that foreign currency deposits will significantly enhance its operations in India. By securing $14.5 billion through a speci...
Oil prices key external risk, but yet to derail growth outlook: Radhika Rao, Executive Director & Senior Economist, DBS Bank"In the near term, priorities will be to manage liquidity, gradually lower the sizable forwards book and support the domestic currency. Lon...
FCNR(B) scheme could yield Rs 5.5 trillion notional profit for banks, RBI: SBI ResearchSBI Research indicates FCNR(B) deposits may yield substantial profits for banks and the RBI. The report refutes earlier estimates of signif...
India set to sustain 6.5-7% real GDP growth, nominal growth seen at 11-12%: JefferiesIndia is on track for 6.5-7% real GDP growth and 11-12% nominal growth this fiscal year, Jefferies said, citing resilient domestic demand, ...
HSBC, ICICI Bank emerge as biggest FX lenders to India’s diaspora in GIFT CityHSBC and ICICI Bank led lending under a special foreign-exchange swap program. These two banks disbursed a combined $19.3 billion through t...
Reliance Industries to raise Rs 12,500 crore via five-year bondsIn a significant financial maneuver, Reliance Industries aims to secure ₹12,500 crore via a five-year bond issuance, orchestrated by Indian...
Bank deposits grow 17.8% in August, fastest in decade as FCNR-B inflows mask local mobilisation woesBank deposits grew 17.8% year-on-year at the end of August, the fastest pace in a decade, driven largely by a surge in FCNR-B deposits afte...
Bank of India mobilises $2.33 billion via FCNR(B), enough to meet one-quarter lending needs: CEOBank of India secured USD 2.33 billion through FCNR(B) deposits, replacing bulk funding sources. This mobilization will meet approximately ...
SBI chief Setty says $127 billion FCNR inflow won’t trigger lending surgeState Bank of India Chairman CS Setty addressed concerns regarding foreign currency deposit inflows. He stated these funds will be absorbed...
NRO account for NRIs: Which funds can be deposited, tax on interest and repatriation rulesFor NRIs, establishing or converting an existing bank account is vital upon confirming non-residence status. An NRO account facilitates the...
Rupee rises 14 paise to close at 94.59 against US dollarThursday marked the fifth consecutive day of appreciation for the Indian rupee, which increased by fourteen paise, closing at 94.59 against...