$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...
21 Sep, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
- '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...
21 Sep, 2026, 08.44 AM IST
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...
21 Sep, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
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, ...
18 Sep, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
How much money can NRIs transfer from NRO to NRE account in a year?Non-Resident Indians can effectively manage their Indian earnings via NRO accounts. They are allowed to transfer funds to NRE accounts, but...
16 Sep, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
These 6 banking stocks have an upside potential of up to 26% in 1 year, according to analystsThe way things are panning out in the Gulf region, in Wall Street, and in the Bay Area in northern California, the chances of greater volat...
16 Sep, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
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...
16 Sep, 2026, 07.46 AM IST
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...
12 Sep, 2026, 06.42 AM IST
RBI to drain Rs 1 lakh crore as VRRR auctions fail to absorb liquidityThe Reserve Bank of India will drain Rs 1 lakh crore through bond sales this month after VRRR auctions failed to absorb excess liquidity. T...
11 Sep, 2026, 08.49 PM IST
India's forex reserves surge $44.9 billion to record $785.7 billion, fourth largest globallyIndia's foreign-exchange reserves surged to a record $785.706 billion. This surge was driven by a dedicated dollar-mobilisation programme a...
11 Sep, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
FCNR(B) inflows can boost bank lending, support festive demand: Former Standard Chartered Bank MD Sanjeev MehtaForeign Currency Non-Resident Bank deposits are significantly enhancing banking liquidity, providing an essential boost for lending opportu...
10 Sep, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
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...
10 Sep, 2026, 10.06 PM IST
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...
10 Sep, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
GFF 2026: SBI sees FCNR liquidity deployment taking 3-4 months, eyes agentic AI for bankingState Bank of India anticipates deploying foreign currency deposits over three months. The bank is enhancing artificial intelligence adopti...
10 Sep, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
RBI faces about $11 billion bill on foreign deposits planIndia's central bank secured record diaspora funds, exceeding projections significantly. This fundraising effort may incur substantial cost...
03 Sep, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
ICICI Bank raises $17.9 billion through FCNR(B) window, boosts lending liquidityICICI Bank secured approximately $17.88 billion via the RBI's special swap facility. This mobilization provides the bank with substantial f...
02 Sep, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
Indian banks slash FCNR deposit rates by up to 310 basis pointsIndian banks have lowered interest rates on foreign-currency deposits significantly. This action follows the closure of the Reserve Bank of...
02 Sep, 2026, 12.54 PM IST