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Loans against FCNR B deposits exempt from priority sectorThe Reserve Bank of India has announced an exemption for loans against specific foreign currency deposits, particularly fresh FCNR(B) and N...
Muthoot Microfin awaits RBI response before raising ECBThe Kochi-based microfinance company received sanction letters from overseas investors in January and it has time till September to draw do...
ICICI Bank, Axis Bank tap dollar debt again in less than two months: ReportICICI Bank and Axis Bank have returned to the U.S. dollar debt market, each looking to raise $300 million through upcoming bond issues, set...
Indian rupee slips on importer bids, far forward premiums ease to one-month lowOn Thursday, the Indian rupee ended slightly lower against the dollar, impacted by continuous demand from importers hedging their positions...
Parliament Watch: LS clears banking evidence Bill; E20, EVs and gig workers in focusThe Lok Sabha approved the Bankers' Books Evidence Bill 2026, modernizing banking record laws for digital practices. Extensive studies conf...
Will FCNR (B) deposit scheme that's bringing billions of dollars to India end? RBI Governor says thisThe Reserve Bank of India will continue its special FCNR(B) deposit scheme. This scheme has already attracted tens of billions of dollars i...
Samsung, SK Hynix test Chinese chip tools as hedge against US risksThe memory chipmakers began testing AMEC etching equipment about two years ago, when uncertainty was mounting over whether Washington would...
India bonds rise on position building ahead of RBI policyIndian government bonds saw a slight increase as traders positioned themselves before the RBI's policy announcement. The Reserve Bank of In...
Banks mobilise $27.99 billion via FCNR deposits since RBI introduced USD-rupee forex swap facilityBanks have mobilized USD 27.99 billion from non-resident Indians through a forex swap facility. Domestic payment frauds across all banks am...
India sees dollar deposit deluge on FCNR(B) waveFCNR(B) deposits accounted for $36.72 billion of the inflows, exceeding the $26 billion mobilised under a similar scheme in 2013, in less t...
RBI's FCNR, forex schemes draw $40.81 billion in inflows so farSignificant capital inflows have been recorded, thanks to the proactive measures taken by India's central bank. The Reserve Bank of India f...
Smartphone retailers urge brands to end zero-cost EMI schemes to make handsets more affordableThis is because zero-interest payment plans cost smartphone brands 17-19% of the product price which they bake directly into retail price o...
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...
Indian Oil raises $500 mn under RBI's concessional forex swap window, eyes moreIndian Oil Corporation secured five hundred million dollars through a special Reserve Bank of India swap facility. This concessional forex ...
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...
Govt companies request RBI to extend concessional forex swap by three monthsPublic sector firms want the RBI's forex swap facility extended by three months. This facility helps government companies hedge dollar cost...
Higher FCNR and NRE FD interest rates: This bank revises NRE rates to 7.60% and FCNR rates to 7.40%; check detailsAU Small Finance Bank has raised interest rates on FCNR(B) and NRE fixed deposits. These new rates are effective from July 27, 2026, for sp...
Kotak Mahindra Bank taps HSBC and CTBC for $600-million overseas loanKotak Mahindra Bank plans a $600 million loan from HSBC and CTBC Bank. Bank of India also secured $600 million through a dual-tranche term ...
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 ...
More banks may join overseas bond runICICI Bank's $1 billion dollar bond sale via GIFT City, which drew strong global investor demand and secured lower borrowing costs, is expe...