FCNR(B) window may save banks Rs 4,000 croreBanks are poised to save approximately ₹4,000 crore annually by raising deposits through FCNR(B) accounts, as the RBI covers hedging costs,...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.58 AM IST
Explained: Why RBI’s FCNR(B) and ECB swap window could be a game changer for banksRBI’s FCNR(B) and ECB swap windows aim to boost liquidity, stabilise the rupee and ease funding costs for banks. Attractive returns for NRI...
14 Jun, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
RBI move sparks race among banks to raise FCNR(B) deposit rates; smaller lenders offer over 7% on USD depositsBanks are aggressively increasing interest rates on NRI dollar deposits. This move follows a special RBI dispensation to boost foreign curr...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
India's current account deficit to remain 1.5-1.7% of GDP in FY27 but RBI measures may turn BoP surplus: SBI ReportIndia's current account deficit is projected for FY27. However, Reserve Bank of India measures are anticipated to improve the country's ext...
10 Jun, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
From tax exemption to FCNR(B) deposits: How India is trying to attract foreign capitalIndia is taking steps to attract foreign investment and boost its economy. The Reserve Bank of India and the government have introduced new...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
SBI, PNB, other PSU bank stocks tumble up to 21% from record highs. Time to buy or wait?Public sector bank stocks have seen a significant drop from their recent peaks. The Reserve Bank of India has introduced measures to attrac...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
Banks to be told to step up FCNR (B) depositsBanks will now encourage more foreign currency deposits. The Reserve Bank of India will cover all hedging costs for these deposits. This mo...
08 Jun, 2026, 01.12 AM IST
RBI's reform package could pull $40-75b inflows, push rupee to 92-93 and keep August rate on holdThe RBI's recent announcements are expected to attract substantial foreign capital, potentially strengthening the rupee. Analysts anticipat...
06 Jun, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
RBI policy press conference: Here's everything that came up for discussionThe Reserve Bank of India unveiled new measures to attract deposits and bolster the economy. Governor Sanjay Malhotra discussed strategies ...
05 Jun, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
Karur Vysya has a four-pronged plan to move up to the next level: B Ramesh Babu, MD & CEOAfter a decade of downsizing the wholesale business, Karur Vysya now plans to reverse it by raising the corporate loan share to 20% in the ...
29 May, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
Karur Vysya Bank bets big on credit cards, microloans and corporate push to double down on growthKarur Vysya Bank is set for significant growth. The bank plans to expand its balance sheet by entering the credit card business and offerin...
28 May, 2026, 09.29 PM IST
Bond won't help this time: Why RBI should hike interest rate, instead of unleashing forex mobilisation schemes as in the pastReserve Bank of India's past emergency tools for raising foreign currency are no longer effective. Global interest rates have changed the f...
27 May, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
As India grows richer, banks will have to adjust to thinner margins: Indian Bank CEOIndian Bank's chief Binod Kumar expects interest rates to rise and net interest margins to fall as India develops. He plans to raise capita...
11 May, 2026, 01.04 AM IST
Punjab & Sind Bank aims to cross total business milestone of Rs 3 lakh cr in FY27Punjab & Sind Bank is targeting a significant milestone of Rs 3 lakh crore in total business by the end of the current financial year. This...
03 May, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Punjab & Sind Bank plans Rs 3,000-cr share sale this fiscalPublic sector lender Punjab & Sind Bank is eying to mobilise up to Rs 3,000 crore via share sale on a private placement basis in a bid to m...
28 Apr, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
Banks may get nod to use gold deposits for meeting CRR, SLRCRR is 4 per cent while SLR is 21.5 per cent. So, 25.5 per cent of the cash deposit mobilised by banks are locked in these two statutory ra...
19 May, 2015, 07.32 PM IST
30 per cent of infrastructure loans to qualify for CRR, SLR-free bonds: IDFCThe biggest gain for banks in this is that entire money raised through these bonds will be available for stated purpose & will not get stuc...
31 Jan, 2015, 04.20 AM IST