$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...
22 Jul, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
Banks lure NRIs with high-return FCNR(B) deposits, warn of leverage risksBanks are attracting NRI dollar deposits through RBI's FCNR(B) window. These deposits offer projected returns of thirteen to sixteen percen...
22 Jul, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
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...
21 Jul, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
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 ...
21 Jul, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
Lagging on FCNR(B) deposit collections, banks pin hopes on September-end rushBanks anticipate a surge in FCNR-B deposits before the September deadline. Initial inflows have been below expectations, but partnerships a...
20 Jul, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
IDBI Bank ups FCNR ante with 16% on offerThe scheme allows customers to borrow up to 12 times their deposit amount and offers indicative effective annual returns of up to 16.2%, de...
18 Jul, 2026, 01.08 AM IST
HSBC Offers 19x FCNR(B) Leverage in GIFT CityHSBC's GIFT City unit offers NRIs significant leverage on FCNR deposits. An NRI can borrow up to nineteen times their own funds for deposit...
17 Jul, 2026, 05.56 AM IST
India posts $2 billion current account deficit in May as trade gap widensIndia experienced a significant current account deficit of $2 billion in May 2026, primarily driven by a surge in merchandise imports that ...
15 Jul, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
Union Bank Q1 Results: Profit rises over 27% to Rs 5,641 croreUnion Bank of India achieved a remarkable 27.5% surge in its net profit for the June quarter. The bank experienced a subtle rise in net int...
15 Jul, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
India draws nearly $10 billion under RBI's overseas deposit drive to support rupee: ReportIndia has attracted about ten billion dollars through a special deposit program. This initiative aims to bolster foreign exchange reserves ...
14 Jul, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Equity, mutual funds, bonds or property: Tax rules every NRI should know: Ritu ShaktawatNRIs investing in India must understand tax rules and residential status. Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements offer beneficial tax treatme...
14 Jul, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
FM Nirmala Sitharaman calls for enhanced NRI outreach to sustain foreign currency mobilisation momentumFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged banks to enhance outreach to Non Resident Indians. Banks are offering attractive returns on forei...
13 Jul, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Selling property in India? Here's how NRIs can avoid excess TDS: Trilegal's Himanshu SinhaNRIs face complex tax rules when selling Indian property, often leading to excess tax deductions. Obtaining a Lower TDS certificate can pre...
13 Jul, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
Indian Bank aims to recover Rs 5,500 from bad loans during FY27: MD Binod KumarIndian Bank aims for Rs 5,500 crore bad loan recovery this financial year. The bank has already collected USD 140 million in foreign curren...
12 Jul, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
As West Asia boils again, RBI likely to assess FCNR flowsThe Reserve Bank of India will review foreign currency deposit inflows next week. This meeting follows rising Middle East tensions and pote...
10 Jul, 2026, 06.32 AM IST
FCNR(B) FD vs NRE FD: Where can NRIs earn more on $50,000 investment? Compare returns, currency risk and tax benefitsNon-resident Indians (NRIs) and overseas citizens of India (OCIs) can consider investing in FCNR(B) and NRE fixed deposits to achieve relia...
08 Jul, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
NRIs looking to park your dollars? Ujjivan SFB offers 7.5%, DBS up to 5.6% on FCNR depositsBanks are raising returns on FCNR(B) deposits after the RBI eased norms to attract foreign currency inflows. Ujjivan Small Finance Bank now...
02 Jul, 2026, 03.56 PM IST