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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 ...
RBI has enough tools to absorb liquidity surge, 'nothing off table': Governor MalhotraThe Reserve Bank of India possesses tools to manage banking liquidity from deposit inflows. Governor Sanjay Malhotra indicated a readiness ...
New-age industries fuelling India's capex cycle, says SBI chiefCorporate spending on infrastructure projects is increasing across India. New sectors like data centers and green hydrogen are driving cred...
From 52% to 42%: Is HDFC Bank’s 10 percentage point drop in FII shareholding a worrying sign?HDFC Bank has seen a sharp decline in foreign investor ownership since its merger with HDFC, reflecting concerns over slower growth, fundin...
FCNR boost for bank credit growth may be temporary, says Axis CEO Amitabh ChaudhryRecent foreign currency deposits could provide a short-term uplift to the growth patterns in bank lending. With the narrowing of differenti...
RBL Bank raises $350 million in debut international bond saleRBL Bank has raised $350 million through its first international bond sale, pricing bonds tighter than initial guidance. Strong investor de...
IDFC FIRST Bank earns international credit rating, marking a step towards global financial marketsIDFC FIRST Bank has been awarded a BBB- Long-Term and A-3 Short-Term credit rating, underscoring its strong capital position and operationa...
Nifty’s next rally needs two battered warhorses to wake up. Which one will revive first?For a continued uptrend, India's Nifty index relies heavily on the resurgence of the banking and IT sectors. Banks are poised for a quicker...
S&P assigns Bank of India 'BBB' rating on capital, funding strengthS&P Global Ratings assigned a BBB long-term rating to Bank of India. This rating reflects sufficient capitalisation, solid funding, and hea...
FCNR(B) windfall for banks explained: Who got highest inflows and what it means for investorsFCNR(B) deposits offer banks a cheaper and balance-sheet-efficient source of funding, but their finite tenor and initial deployment challen...
Private banks’ profit margins recover as FCNR(B) inflows ease deposit funding pressureIndia’s private banks saw fresh lending spreads widen sharply in July as FCNR(B) inflows improved liquidity and reduced reliance on expensi...
Forex reserves hit record $740.8 billion, lift rupeeBy the end of August, India recorded an unprecedented $740.8 billion in foreign-exchange reserves, which has significantly fortified the va...
Bumper FCNR(B) inflows may dilute banks' margins but boost earnings by up to Rs 11,000 crore: JefferiesThe FCNR(B) scheme’s $127 billion inflows should boost banking sector earnings by Rs 10,000–11,000 crore annually, despite potential near-t...
- Make growth piggyback on savings
Household savings are increasingly held in financial assets, not physical ones. This shift creates a significant mismatch for long-term inv...
FCNRB deposits: Why bank investors should watch RoE, not just NIMFCNR(B) deposits could boost banks’ return on equity despite a mild impact on net interest margins, according to Anand Rathi. Exemptions fr...
Explained: What $127 billion FCNR(B) inflows mean for ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, other bank stocksClosing the FCNR(B) scheme has led to a noteworthy increase in dollar inflows, which has positively impacted foreign exchange reserves. Ind...
People aged above 40 account for 76 pc of individual deposits in banks: RBI dataIndividuals over forty hold most bank deposits, while younger workers contribute less. Term deposits grew significantly, outpacing savings ...
Banks are in good shape, but ...Banks and NBFCs face different market risk assessments. Credit growth outpaces deposit growth, widening the loan-to-deposit ratio. This tre...
Bank credit, deposits decline in fortnight ended August 15: RBI dataBanking sector saw deposits withdrawn and credit outstanding decrease in the fortnight. Banks are not renewing bulk deposits, opting for fo...